Miso-Glazed Carrots and Broccoli
Roasted vegetables with a sweet-savory miso glaze, featuring tender carrots and crisp broccoli with a caramelized finish. This japanese-inspired vegetarian (vegetarian, gluten-free) ready in about 30 minutes pairs large head cut into florets broccoli, white miso paste, rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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
- 12 oz peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch coins carrots
- 1 large head cut into florets broccoli
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 12 oz sliced carrots and 1 large head broccoli florets with 1 tbsp vegetable oil on a baking sheet.
- Step 2: Whisk together 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp maple syrup, and 1 tsp sesame oil in a small bowl until smooth.
- Step 3: Drizzle the miso glaze evenly over the vegetables, then roast for 20 minutes until carrots are fork-tender and broccoli edges are crispy, stirring once halfway through.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Miso-Glazed Carrots and Broccoli take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 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 Carrots and Broccoli?
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 white miso paste from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Miso-Glazed Carrots and Broccoli?
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 Carrots and Broccoli 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 Carrots and Broccoli 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
- ★★★★★
Authentic Japanese flavors! Made for my in-laws and they were amazed.
- ★★★★★
The miso glaze transformed basic veggies into a restaurant-worthy side. Will make again!
- ★★★★★
Perfect balance of sweet and savory! My kids asked for seconds on the carrots.
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