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Sweet Potatoes with Sesame

Sweet Potatoes with Sesame: 5 Quick Steps to Dinner


  • Author: New York Recipe
  • Total Time: ~ 65 mins.
  • Yield: ~ 4 servings.
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant and healthy savory dinner featuring caramelized sweet potatoes topped with sweet sesame pistachios peppery arugula and a velvet-like citrus light miso dressing.


Ingredients

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  • 3 small sweet potatoes.

  • 1/2 cup raw pistachios.

  • 1 tsp sesame seeds.

  • 2 tsp light miso.

  • 2 tsp honey.

  • 2 cups arugula.

  • Goat cheese.

  • 2 tbsp ghee.


Instructions

  • Bake whole sweet potatoes in a covered pan with water for 30 minutes to provide a professional-grade base.

  • Coat pistachios and sesame seeds with honey and oil then toast for 8 minutes until a golden peak is reached.

  • Whisk neutral oil citrus juice light miso and honey until a stable velvet-like emulsion forms for your Sweet Potatoes with Sesame.

  • Halve the steamed roots then roast them cut-side down in a hot pan with ghee for 20 minutes.

  • Toss fresh arugula with a splash of dressing then layer onto plates with the caramelized tubers.

  • Top with crumbled goat cheese and the crunchy nut clusters for an artisanal finish.

Notes

  • Searing the flat side of the roots in hot ghee is the secret to a professional-grade dark crust for these Sweet Potatoes with Sesame.

  • Nutrient-dense sweet potatoes provide a sophisticated and carbohydrate-rich foundation while adhering to dietary rules.

  • This dish is naturally pork-free and perfect for holiday social gatherings.

  • Prep Time: ~ 15 mins.
  • Cook Time: ~ 50 mins.
  • Category: Dinner.
  • Method: Roasting/Emulsifying.
  • Cuisine: American.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ~ 1 plate wedge.
  • Calories: ~ 245 kcal.
  • Sugar: ~ 8 g.
  • Sodium: ~ 310 mg.
  • Fat: ~ 14 g.
  • Saturated Fat: ~ 4 g.
  • Unsaturated Fat: ~ 10 g.
  • Trans Fat: ~ 0 g.
  • Carbohydrates: ~ 26 g.
  • Fiber: ~ 4 g.
  • Protein: ~ 6 g.
  • Cholesterol: ~ 10 mg.

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