Miso-Glazed Carrot and Shiitake Stir-Fry
Sweet carrots and earthy shiitakes coated in savory-sweet miso glaze, served over jasmine rice. This Japanese-inspired rice and grain recipe (vegetarian, gluten-free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs carrots, shiitake mushrooms, white miso paste for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 385 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds carrots
- 8 oz, stems removed and sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Cook 1 cup jasmine rice according to package directions until fluffy and tender.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp maple syrup, and 1 tsp toasted sesame oil until smooth.
- Step 3: Heat a large wok over high heat. Add 1 lb sliced carrots and stir-fry for 6 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Step 4: Add 8 oz sliced shiitake mushrooms and the miso glaze mixture, cooking for 4 minutes until carrots are glazed and mushrooms are tender, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Miso-Glazed Carrot and Shiitake Stir-Fry take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Miso-Glazed Carrot and Shiitake Stir-Fry?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep carrots from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Miso-Glazed Carrot and Shiitake Stir-Fry?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Miso-Glazed Carrot and Shiitake Stir-Fry for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Miso-Glazed Carrot and Shiitake Stir-Fry vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian, gluten-free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
My family loved this! The miso glaze made the carrots so sweet and savory.
- ★★★★★
The miso glaze was perfect and the carrots were tender.
- ★★★★☆
Good recipe, but I had to add more water to prevent burning.
