
These little roasted sweet potato halves are the kind of dish that looks impressive but comes together with a short, unfussy ingredient list. The cut sides caramelize face-down in the oven until deeply golden, then get pressed into shallow wells and loaded with a glossy ginger-scallion glaze that's built entirely from coconut aminos, fresh ginger, scallions, apple cider vinegar, and turmeric ā nothing that would raise a red flag for anyone avoiding mammalian meat byproducts. Coconut aminos do a lot of heavy lifting here, delivering that savory, slightly sweet depth you'd normally expect from soy sauce, without any of the usual concerns. The glaze gets a quick simmer until it thickens and clings, then the whole pan goes back into the oven for a final five minutes so everything sets into something genuinely glossy and gorgeous. A scatter of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime at the end brighten the whole thing up and make it feel restaurant-worthy. Whether you're serving these as a starter, a side, or an easy weeknight main, they hit that satisfying sweet-savory note that keeps people reaching for seconds.
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Halve the mini sweet potatoes lengthwise. Brush the cut sides with the 1 tbsp melted coconut oil and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt. Arrange cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
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