Miso-Glazed Carrots with Sesame
Tender carrots glazed with a sweet-savory miso sauce, topped with toasted sesame seeds. This japanese-inspired vegetarian ready in about 25 minutes pairs Water, White miso paste, Rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 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
- 1 lb (peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds) Carrots
- 1/4 cup Water
- 2 tbsp White miso paste
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1/2 tsp Sesame oil
- 1 tsp Toasted sesame seeds
- 2 (thinly sliced) Green onions
Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 lb sliced carrots with 1/4 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 10 minutes until tender but still firm.
- Step 2: While carrots cook, whisk together 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 1/2 tsp sesame oil in a small bowl.
- Step 3: Drain carrots, reserving 2 tbsp cooking liquid. Return carrots to saucepan and add miso mixture and reserved liquid. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens and coats carrots.
- Step 4: Transfer to serving dish, sprinkle with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced green onions.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Miso-Glazed Carrots with Sesame 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 Carrots with Sesame?
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 water from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Miso-Glazed Carrots with Sesame?
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 with Sesame 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.
What goes well with Miso-Glazed Carrots with Sesame?
Japanese vegetarian like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Kids gobbled it up without complaints — that's a 5-star in my book.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
- ★★★☆☆
It was fine. Came out a bit bland for my taste.
