Easy Miso Sweet Potato Dip Recipe
A sweet, salty, smooth, and creamy dip or spread. This Miso Sweet Potato Dip is probiotic, nutrient-dense, and easy to make. It’s super versatile and customizable, plus it’s vegan, gluten-free, and healthy!
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: spreads and dips
Keyword: asian, gluten free, healthy, miso, oil free, probiotic, sugar free, vegan, whole food plant based
Servings: 3 -4 serving
Author: Remy
- 1 large sweet potato
- 2 tablespoons miso paste use chickpea miso or alternative if allergic to soy
- 1 tablespoon tahini or nut/seed butter of choice
- 1/4 cup water more as needed
- 1/4 tsp powdered ginger or small knob of freshly grated
- optional toppings
- pinch of shichimi seven spice or chili flakes
- sprinkle of nori
- sesame seeds
- thinly sliced radish
- sesame oil for additional flavour
Begin by roasting your sweet potato. I prefer using bright orange sweet potatoes as the texture works best for this recipe. Slice potato in half length-wise and place face down onto a lined baking tray or silicone baking mat (no oil required). Bake at 400F for about 30-35 minutes, or until sweet potato is fork tender and slightly caramelizes. Cook time will vary based on potato size.
In a food processed or blender, add roasted sweet potato flesh, no skin, along with water, miso, tahini or nut/seed butter of choice, ginger and if you like it spicy, a little dash of seven spice or chili flakes.
Blend until fully smooth, scraping down sides of blender and adding additional water if needed to help blend.
Best served fresh. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. If mixture thickens in fridge, heat and re-blend before enjoying.
Secrets to Success
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- This dip is versatile and customizable depending on your taste and flavor preferences. If you’re not feeling the Asian-inspired miso flavor, switch things up and add garlic, salt, pepper, fresh herbs like chives or cilantro, or other spices you like. I encourage you to play around with it to find your favorite flavor profile.
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- You can also make it a sweet dip with the addition of a touch of maple syrup. The options truly are endless.
Serving Tips
Use this dip as a side dish, snack, or appetizer with your favorite veggies, chips, or crackers, or use it as a spread in a sandwich or burger, too. It also spreads beautifully on toast!
Storage Tips
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. If the mixture thickens in the fridge, heat and re-blend before enjoying.