Miso-Glazed Duck Legs with Sesame-Ginger Vegetables

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Duck legs coated in savory-sweet miso glaze and roasted with a medley of broccoli, carrots, and ginger. This japanese-inspired asian ready in about 75 minutes pairs duck legs, white miso paste, rice wine vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 490 calories and feeds 6, 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.

★ 4.6 (15 ratings) Prep: 20 min Cook: 55 min Serves 6 Japanese cuisine 490 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place duck legs skin-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Pat dry, then brush with 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
  2. Step 2: Whisk miso paste, rice wine vinegar, maple syrup, and 1 tablespoon water until smooth. Brush half the mixture over duck legs.
  3. Step 3: Toss broccoli, carrots, and minced ginger with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Arrange around duck legs on the baking sheet.
  4. Step 4: Bake for 35 minutes. Brush remaining miso glaze over duck legs and return to oven for 10 minutes until skin is crisp.
  5. Step 5: Roast vegetables for 20 minutes until tender-crisp. Remove from oven, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sesame seeds.
  6. Step 6: Let duck rest for 5 minutes before serving with vegetables, drizzled with pan juices.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Miso-Glazed Duck Legs with Sesame-Ginger Vegetables take to make?

Total time is about 75 minutes (20 min prep + 55 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 Duck Legs with Sesame-Ginger Vegetables?

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 duck legs from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Miso-Glazed Duck Legs with Sesame-Ginger Vegetables?

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 Duck Legs with Sesame-Ginger Vegetables for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). 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 Duck Legs with Sesame-Ginger Vegetables?

Japanese asian 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.

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