Similar in flavor to
soy sauce, gluten-free
liquid aminos is one of
the best shortcuts for
boosting umami with-
out using meat.Savory Glazed Sweet Potatoes
with Sesame Seeds
ACTIVE 15 MIN; TOTAL 1 HR 5 MIN
SERVES 8Glazed with a mix of brown sugar, vinegar,
and liquid aminos, these sweet potatoes
are a dreamy balance of savory and sweet.
A few pats of butter enrich the sauce, and
sesame seeds add color and crunch.1 / 2 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 Tbsp. rice vinegar
2 Tbsp. liquid aminos (such as Bragg)
1 / 2 tsp. kosher salt
3 lb. large sweet potatoes, peeled,
halved crosswise, and cut into 3- x
1-inch wedges
1 / 4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
Toasted black and white sesame
seeds, for garnish- Preheat oven to 375°F. Whisk together
brown sugar, vinegar, liquid aminos, and
salt in a large bowl. Add sweet potatoes;
toss well to coat. Spread mixture evenly in
a 13- x 9-inch baking dish; dot with butter. - Roast in preheated oven 25 minutes.
Stir sweet potatoes; roast until fork-
tender and glazed, 20 to 25 minutes, stir-
ring gently every 8 minutes. Remove from
oven. Garnish with sesame seeds.
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HANDBOOK