Miso-Glazed Roasted Carrots with Sesame and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

Oven-roasted carrots coated in a savory miso glaze, finished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions for an umami-packed vegetable side. This Japanese-inspired Thanksgiving recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs carrots, white miso paste, mirin 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 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 cut into 3-inch sticks carrots
• 2 tbsp white miso paste
• 1 tbsp mirin
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2, thinly sliced scallions
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1 tbsp honey until smooth.
2. Step 2: Toss 1 lb peeled carrots cut into 3-inch sticks with the miso glaze until fully coated.
3. Step 3: Spread the carrots in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway, until tender and caramelized at the edges.
4. Step 4: Remove from oven, transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, 2 thinly sliced scallions, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
5. Step 5: Serve warm as a flavorful vegetable side.