Miso-Glazed Root Vegetable Medley with Goma-Dashi
A vibrant medley of roasted root vegetables glazed with a savory-sweet miso and sesame broth, perfect for a Japanese-inspired Thanksgiving feast. This Japanese-inspired Thanksgiving recipe (gluten-free, vegetarian), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs carrots, parsnips, sweet potato for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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
- 2 medium, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch coins carrots
- 2 medium, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch coins parsnips
- 1 small, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes sweet potato
- 1 large, cut into 1-inch wedges red onion
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 3 tbsp, toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place carrots, parsnips, sweet potato, and red onion on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil and toss to coat evenly.
- Step 2: Roast for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized at the edges.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together white miso paste, rice vinegar, mirin, 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil, and sugar until smooth.
- Step 4: Brush roasted vegetables generously with miso glaze and return to oven for 5 minutes to set the glaze.
- Step 5: Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.








