Sweet Potato Stuffed With Miso

May 29, 2023May 29, 20230 2
Sweet Potato Stuffed With Miso Recipe
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

55 min

Ready In

1 hr 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs sweet potatoes
salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons white miso
2 teaspoons sugar or 2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons ginger juice
1 -2 tablespoon dashi ( basic Japanese soup stock )
1/2 cup walnuts
1 tablespoon dashi
1 pinch salt
vegetable oil ( for frying )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
334
Sugar
8g
Fat
15.9g
Sweet Potato Stuffed With Miso is a popular Japanese dish that is both healthy and delicious. Sweet potatoes are a staple in many cultures, thanks to their versatility, nutrition content, and delicious flavor. They are often roasted or baked and served as a side dish, but in this recipe, we are using them as the vessel to hold the miso walnut filling. The filling is a combination of tangy miso paste, sweet honey, crunchy walnuts, and juicy ginger. It is perfect for adding an umami flavor to the dish. This filling is then scooped into the sweet potato halves and baked to perfection. The result is a rich, flavorful, and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes. Pierce them all over with a fork.
3.Coat each potato with vegetable oil and sprinkle salt.
4.Bake them in the oven for approximately 45 minutes or until fully cooked.
5.While the sweet potatoes are cooking, prepare the filling mixture.
6.In a small bowl, mix the miso, sugar or honey, ginger juice, dashi, and lemon juice together until well-combined.
7.In a pan, toast the walnuts for a few minutes. Once cool, chop them into small pieces.
8.In the same pan, mix the walnut pieces with the miso mixture and fry them until aromatic. Add the salt and dashi to the mix as needed.
9.Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven once cooked. Let them cool before halving them.
10.Scoop out the cooked sweet potato flesh and mix it with the miso walnut stuffing. Combine the mixture well.
11.Stuff the sweet potato skins with the miso walnut filling and bake for another 10 minutes.
12.Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

Sweet potatoes are low in calories, high in fiber, and rich in vitamins.

The miso walnut filling is a delicious and flavorful way to add extra protein and nutrients to your meal.

CONS

This dish may be a bit time-consuming to prepare and requires the use of an oven, which may not be available to everyone.

The miso in the filling can be high in sodium, so be sure to use a low-sodium version if needed.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.
They are a great source of slow-release carbohydrates that can help regulate blood sugar levels and keep you feeling full for longer periods of time.
The miso in the filling is a good source of protein and probiotics, which can help improve gut health and support the immune system.

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