Sweet Potato with Miso Butter
The perfect immune system booster. Combining the saltiness of miso with the sweetness of a sweet potato, makes for a delicious taste sensation and the miso fermentation helps to improve the body’s ability to digest and absorb foods, so you get the full nutritional value from the sweet potato.
10 minutesPrep Time
40 minutesCooking Time
4Servings
Shop Ingredients
Makes 4 servings4 tbsp salted or unsalted butter, softened
3 tbsp white miso pasteSorry this product is not available at your store
2 large sweet potatoes
4 sprigs thyme
1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
2 tbsp thinly sliced green shallotsSorry this product is not available at your store
Directions
- Combine the butter, miso paste, and 3 tablespoons of water in a blender, and purée until evenly combined. Add more water if needed to achieve a dressing-like consistency.
- Place the whole sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water, bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook until the potatoes are soft, approx. 40 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and transfer to a serving plate. Halve the potatoes lengthwise and drizzle the flesh with miso butter. Garnish with shallots and sesame seeds and serve.