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Roasted Japanese sweet potatoes and carrots are an easy delicious dish that goes well with anything! The vegetables are roasted to perfection, and drizzled with Japanese inspired sweet tangy sauce. It is topped with pine nuts and scallions.
Roasted Japanese sweet potatoes and carrots are hearty, flavorful, and so easy to make! The crispy exterior is so delightful to bite into, and the flavors really get concentrated from roasting. The drizzle of sauce made with tamari, honey, and vinegar boosts the umami flavor, making it irresistibly delicious.
If you would like a unique side dish for the festive season, this is something you have to try!
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What are Japanese sweet potatoes?
Japanese sweet potatoes, also known as ‘satsmaimo’ are a starchy root vegetable with purple skin and pale yellow flesh. They are much sweeter than other sweet potatoes, with a nutty, earthy tone.
Japanese sweet potatoes are used often in making sweets (thanks to the natural sweetness!), roasting, boiling, stir-frying, or even frying.
Ingredients for this recipe
- Japanese sweet potatoes
- Carrots
- Avocado oil – or olive oil
- Salt
- Onion powder
For sauce:
- Honey – or maple syrup for a vegan option
- Tamari soy sauce
- Sesame oil
- Rice vinegar
For toppings:
- Pine nuts
- Thinly sliced scallions
- Black pepper
How to make roasted Japanese sweet potatoes and carrots
1. Prepare the vegetables. Peel the sweet potatoes and carrots. Cut into short sticks that are about ½ inch thick. Place them on a baking sheet pan.
2. Season. Drizzle avocado oil, sprinkle salt and onion powder over the vegetables. Toss well to coat.
3. Oven roast. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are lightly browned.
4. Make the sauce. Combine the honey, tamari soy sauce, sesame oil and rice vinegar together in a small cup and whisk.
5. Serve. Transfer the roasted vegetables to a plate. Top with pine nuts, scallions, black pepper, and drizzle sauce.
*See the recipe card below for detailed instructions.
Tips
- I highly recommend tossing the vegetables with your hands so you can distribute the seasonings evenly, and really rub them into the surface!
- Make sure the vegetables are dry for a crispier exterior. Pat dry well with paper towels if necessary.
- If you are doubling this recipe using two racks, make sure to monitor the doneness closely. Different racks in the oven bake differently!
Frequently asked questions
Japanese sweet potatoes can be found at Asian grocery stores, Wholefoods, Trader-Joes, or local co-ops.
You can totally leave the skin on. It adds a beautiful color contrast as well. Make sure to scrub off any dirt remaining on the surface before cutting into them.
Recipe
Roasted Japanese sweet potatoes and carrots are an easy delicious dish that goes well with anything! The vegetables are roasted to perfection, and drizzled with Japanese inspired sweet tangy sauce. This recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free, with a vegan option.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Japanese sweet potatoes
- 1 pound carrots
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
For sauce:
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup for vegan option
- 2 tablespoon tamari soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoon rice vinegar
Toppings
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- Thinly sliced scallions
- Ground black pepper
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 425F°C/ 218°C.
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Peel the sweet potatoes and carrots. Cut into short sticks that are about ½ inch thick. Place them on a baking sheet pan.
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Drizzle avocado oil, sprinkle salt and onion powder over the vegetables. Toss well to coat.
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Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are lightly browned.
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While roasting, make the sauce. Combine the honey, tamari soy sauce, sesame oil and rice vinegar together in a small cup and whisk.
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Transfer the roasted vegetables to a plate. Top with pine nuts, scallions, black pepper, and drizzle sauce.
Notes
Sweet potatoes and carrots above are weighed with the skin on.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 623mgPotassium: 534mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 23356IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 1mg
The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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