Miso-Glazed Roasted Carrots (The Best Ever Side)
Sweet and savory roasted carrots with a savory-sweet miso glaze, roasted until caramelized and tender for a perfect vegetable side. This Japanese-inspired vegetarian recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs carrots, white miso paste, maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 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 cut into 2-inch sticks carrots
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 1 lb peeled carrot sticks with 1 tsp sesame oil and 1/4 tsp salt on a baking sheet.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp maple syrup, and 1 tsp sesame oil until smooth.
- Step 3: Drizzle the miso glaze evenly over the carrots, then toss to coat thoroughly. Spread in a single layer.
- Step 4: Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until carrots are tender with deep golden-brown edges and the glaze is glossy and sticky.









