Happy Monday! I had a totally blissful weekend. Saturday we had an all-vegan Mexican feast with friends that was so fun and satisfying. Sunday I woke up to some of the warmest weather in months – it almost hit 60F, which made for a lovely run and also allowed me to finally play some outdoor tennis at the park near my house. I couldn’t believe I was out there in a T-shirt =] that was highly rejuvenating. When I got back from tennis, I snacked on these amazing teriyaki-glazed sweet potatoes as part of my teriyaki cauliflower rice bowls.
You might be familiar with the holiday sweet potato side dish that basically involves converting them into a dessert. I think the recipe is 1 pound butter, 1 pound brown sugar, 1 sweet potato? Was I close? I remember always thinking that those taters tasted good, but that the sweetness was over-the-top. I think of these teriyaki sweet potatoes as the more elegant cousin of that dish. Of course, they probably wouldn’t pair very well with Thanksgiving foods. Although now that I mention it, an Asian fusion Thanksgiving menu would probably be amazing!
Like I mentioned above, later this week I will talk about a particularly delicious way to serve up this teriyaki goodness as part of a meal. In the meantime, they are more than worthy of eating them on their own, or paired with rice, other veggies, tofu, etc. Whatever you do, though, I strongly urge you to top them with fresh green onions; their bright, fresh flavor really completes the dish for me. And by the way… after that upcoming post, I promise I’ll take a nice long break from sharing teriyaki recipes =]
It was so nice having a reminder this weekend that winter will eventually come to an end. If you happen to be in the swath of the East Coast that experienced this balmy Sunday, I hope you were able to enjoy it, too! (Or at least save on your heating bill a little bit). Either way, I think these teriyaki sweet potatoes will keep me happy for the rest of the cold season 🙂
Roasted Teriyaki-Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes cut into small wedges or cubes (skin on is OK)
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce (homemade or store-bought - see notes for suggestions)
- 2 tsp sriracha or other chili sauce (optional)
- sliced green onions for serving (I like both the white and green parts)
- sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a glass baking dish lightly with oil.
- Toss the sweet potatoes with about 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce, or enough to coat them fairly generously. If using, also add the sriracha. Transfer them to the baking dish.
- Bake until the sweet potatoes are tender but not overdone, about 40 minutes. Stir them a couple of times during baking.
- Top with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
Nutrition
Teriyaki-glazed sweet potatoes adapted from this Budget Bytes recipe.
More delicious sweet potato recipes from my site:
BBQ Pulled Sweet Potato Sandwiches
I'm Shannon, the writer and photographer of Yup, it's Vegan! I'm a morning person based in Baltimore, USA. My mission is to create healthy plant-based recipes that anyone would enjoy, using seasonal produce with inspiration from global flavors.
Leah says
I really loved this recipe it was simple yet amazing. I paired mine with organic tri colored quinoa and I added a little extra sweet chili sauce and it was fantastic! It heated up well the next day which is always a plus. I saw someone who recommended mixing pineapple I think I will try that next time I bet that would taste great! Thanks for the recipe!
Jason says
I was really surprised by how much I liked these! Appreciate the recipe!
Darren Wilcox says
Tried these tonight….wonderful
Lacey says
Oh uh, YUM! Why have I never thought of doing this? Sweet potatoes are my absolute favorite thing to eat and this sounds delicious! I bet these would be good with pineapple too!
Shannon @ Yup, it's Vegan says
Thank you! Pineapple does sound like a tasty addition 🙂
Kari @ bite-sized thoughts says
Your weekend sounds great 🙂 And these glazed sweet potatoes look great! What a brilliant idea for flavouring them.
Shannon @ Yup, it's Vegan says
It was an awesome weekend indeed =] thank you!
Kallie Schaefer says
This is such a fantastic idea! Something I would’ve never thought of myself, but can’t wait to try.
Shannon @ Yup, it's Vegan says
Thank you! Do let me know if you try it! 🙂
Suzy @ The Mediterranean Dish says
Now that is a creative take on roasted sweet potatoes. Great recipe!
Shannon @ Yup, it's Vegan says
Thanks, Suzy!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
Love roasted veggies! Especially when they are drenched in such a sweet, sticky glaze like this. I have to make the recipe.
Shannon @ Yup, it's Vegan says
Hope you give it a try! Let me know if you do 🙂
Cadry says
I’m glad you were able to feel some sun on your skin! I know how revitalizing it is to get a little reprieve in the middle of winter. It was in the 40’s here on Sunday, and even that made me feel a little lighter. I stood for a while with my face towards the sun just to feel it on my face. The sweet potatoes sound delicious!
Shannon @ Yup, it's Vegan says
Thanks 🙂 I feel you on that! Anything above 40 does feel balmy these days 😛