Miso-Glazed Roasted Carrots with Walnuts

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-19 · Updated 2026-04-19

Sweet, caramelized carrots coated in a savory-sweet miso glaze, topped with toasted walnuts for nutty depth and crunch. This Japanese-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs carrots, rice vinegar, white miso paste for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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

• 1.5 lbs, peeled and cut into 1-inch coins carrots
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp white miso paste
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp, divided sesame oil
• 1/4 cup, chopped walnuts
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• pinch salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss carrots with 1 tsp sesame oil and a pinch of salt on a baking sheet, then roast for 20 minutes until tender and caramelized.
2. Step 2: While carrots roast, whisk together rice vinegar, miso paste, honey, and remaining 1 tsp sesame oil in a small bowl until smooth.
3. Step 3: Remove carrots from oven and brush generously with miso glaze. Return to oven for 5 minutes to set the glaze.
4. Step 4: Transfer roasted carrots to a serving dish, sprinkle with chopped walnuts and sesame seeds, and serve warm.