This vegan tray bake is delicious and easy. Sweet potatoes, broccoli, and red peppers are roasted until tender, then drizzled with a boldly flavorful sesame ginger sauce. Serve with rice and crispy tofu for a healthy gluten-free meal everyone will love!

sweet potato tray bake with sesame ginger sauce

❤️ Why You’ll Love Tray Bakes!

We all love a one-pan dinner, right? They are practical in the best way possible. But a tray bake, aka sheet pan dinner, takes it to the next level. The high heat of the oven draws out maximum flavor in the form of soft centers, crispy edges, and caramelization with no extra effort.

They are wonderfully forgiving, too. You can work with what you have on hand. I love the sweet potato, broccoli, red pepper combination, but often make a medley of leftover veggies to reduce waste.

This recipe all comes together with a boldly flavorful sesame ginger sauce. A generous drizzle on the roasted vegetables, hot out of the oven, will put any take-out to shame. Don’t forget to save some sauce for serving!

This vegan tray bake is:

Low effort
Healthy
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Very very flavorful

🥦 Healthy Ingredients

You’ll find the complete ingredient list with measurements and instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

ingredients for vegan sweet potato tray bake

Sweet potatoes- You’ll find orange-flesh sweet potatoes (not to be confused with white sweet potatoes or purple-skinned Japanese sweet potatoes) with all the other potatoes in the produce sections. Make a tiny scratch in the skin to reveal the orange flesh if you’re not sure what kind you have.

Broccoli- This recipe works beautifully with regular broccoli or broccolini.

Red pepper- Look for sweet red bell peppers.

Olive oil- Essential for creating crispy edges and caramelization during the roasting process.

Coconut aminos and tamari- These high salt ingredients give layers of flavor to the sesame ginger sauce. The coconut aminos add a nice sweetness, too.

Tahini and toasted sesame oil- Healthy fats thicken the sauce and give it a true sesame flavor.

Rice vinegar- If you don’t have rice vinegar, feel free to use white wine vinegar.

Maple syrup- This liquid sweetener helps balance the salty and acidic flavors.

Ginger and garlic powder- So much easier than grating fresh ginger and garlic!

Sesame seeds- For texture and a bit of character.

🥣 How to Make Vegan Sweet Potato Tray Bake (With Photos)

When you’re ready to make this recipe, scroll down to the recipe card at the end of this post. You’ll find the complete ingredient list with measurements there.

vegetables on a baking tray lined with parchment paper

1. Preheat oven to 425 F° / 220 C°. Line a rimmed baking tray with parchment paper.

2. Add all of the vegetables to a large mixing bowl. Toss with olive oil until well coated.

3. Spread the vegetables, in a single layer, on your baking tray with the sweet potatoes settled at the bottom. Use 2 trays if needed to prevent overcrowding.

4. Bake for 30 minutes rotating the pan(s) halfway through. If using convection mode, check for doneness after 20 minutes. You are looking for fork tender sweet potatoes with some charred edges and crispy broccoli.

5. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk all the ingredients for the sesame ginger sauce.

6. Remove the tray from the oven and generously drizzle the vegetables with the sesame ginger sauce. It will sizzle as it hits the pan. Save some for serving. Use a spatula to scootch the veggies around until they are well coated in the yummy sauce. Taste and sprinkle with salt if you like.

7. Serve with your favorite rice and crispy tofu for a complete meal. Pass with extra sesame ginger sauce and sesame seeds. Enjoy!

vegan sweet potato tray bake with broccoli and rice

❄️ Storage Instructions

Allow the vegetables to cool completely before storing. Transfer any leftovers to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. If you have leftover sesame ginger sauce, store it in the fridge in a separate container.
This recipe does not freeze well.

To reheat:

Bake in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes until heated through. If you’re in a hurry, the microwave works just fine, keeping in mind you’ll lose some crispiness.

⭐️Helpful Tips

1️⃣ Cut your sweet potatoes into small cubes. A half-inch is the perfect size for quick and even cooking.

2️⃣ Line your baking tray with parchment paper for easy clean up.

3️⃣ Spread the vegetables in a single layer, with the sweet potatoes settled at the bottom of the sheet pan. This prevents overcrowding, which can lead to steaming the vegetables instead of roasting them.

4️⃣ Let the oven do the work. Bake until the sweet potatoes and red peppers are fork-tender and have begun to caramelize around the edges. You know the broccoli is done when crispy and slightly charred.

5️⃣ For food prep, cut up all the vegetables and store them in an airtight container. Don’t toss in olive oil yet! That is best done right before baking.

👉🏼 The sesame ginger sauce can be made ahead of time, too. It stores well in a separate lidded container. Why not make a double batch? Then you’ll have plenty for drizzling the roasted veggies and plenty more for serving.

vegan sweet potato tray bake with sesame ginger sauce

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Coconut Bacon

Butternut Squash Tart with Caramelized Onions and Fried Sage

We devour a tray bake dinner at least once a week in my kitchen. It’s the perfect choice when you want a comforting meal but aren’t sure what to make. Don’t you love it when your oven works as hard as you do?

❤️ From my cozy kitchen to yours,

Vegan Sweet Potato Tray Bake / Easy One Pan Dinner

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