prepare the sweet potatoes: -preheat your oven to 400°f (200°c). -poke holes in the sweet potatoes with a fork. -place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. -bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until tender.

make the miso basil butter: -in a bowl, combine 4 ounces of room-temperature plant-based butter with 1 tablespoon of miso paste. -mix in 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1/2 tablespoon of maple syrup. -add a handful of freshly sliced basil and mix well. -shape the butter mixture into a log using plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm.

serve: -once the sweet potatoes are baked, remove them from the oven. -slice the chilled miso basil butter and place a slice on each baked sweet potato. -enjoy!