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Miso Tahini Sweet Potato Bowl

A wholesome and nutrient-packed bowl combining roasted sweet potatoes, sautéed broccolini, and spiced pecans, drizzled with a delicious tahini miso sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Vegetarian
Cuisine: Asian Fusion, Healthy
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the base
  • 3 medium sweet potatoes Roasted until tender
  • 1 bulb garlic Roasted with olive oil
  • ½ cup tahini Nutty paste for flavor
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup For sweetness
  • 2 teaspoons miso paste Adds umami flavor
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
For the sautéed veggies
  • 2 bunches broccolini Stalks sliced in half
  • 15 oz canned cannellini beans Drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the spiced pecans
  • 1 cup pecans Chopped or whole
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For toasting
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon garlic chili paste For heat
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by piercing the sweet potatoes with a fork. Place them on a baking sheet and roast them in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 50-55 minutes, or until they are tender.
  2. While the sweet potatoes are roasting, wrap the top of the bulb of garlic in parchment paper, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper, and add to the oven for the last 15-20 minutes of the sweet potatoes' roasting time.
Cooking the Vegetables
  1. In a skillet, sauté the sliced broccolini until slightly charred. Add a little water to the skillet and steam for about 3-4 minutes until it is tender.
  2. After steaming the broccolini, add the drained cannellini beans along with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, dried basil, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
Toasting the Pecans
  1. In another skillet, toast the pecans for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Add in 2 tablespoons of olive oil, maple syrup, garlic chili paste, and rice vinegar. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the pecans are well coated and fragrant.
Preparing the Sweet Potatoes
  1. Once the sweet potatoes are done, remove the skins and place the flesh in a mixing bowl. Squeeze the roasted garlic into the sweet potatoes. Add tahini, maple syrup, miso paste, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mash everything together until smooth.
Assembly
  1. To serve, layer the mashed sweet potatoes as the base. Top with the broccolini and beans mixture, followed by the spiced pecans.

Notes

Best served warm; can be stored in airtight containers for up to 3-4 days. Components can be frozen separately for up to 3 months.