Miso-Glazed Smoked Carrots with Cumin and Brown Sugar
Carrots smoked until tender and glazed with a sweet-savory miso and brown sugar sauce, enhanced with a touch of warm cumin. This american-inspired bbq & smoked (vegetarian) ready in about 85 minutes pairs (about 6 medium) large carrots, white miso paste, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 110 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 (about 6 medium) large carrots
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup applewood wood chips
Instructions
- Step 1: Peel 1 lb of large carrots and cut them into 3-inch sticks about 1/2 inch thick. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
- Step 2: Preheat your smoker to 225°F with applewood wood chips. Place the carrots on the smoker grate and smoke for 1 hour until tender and lightly smoky.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp ground cumin until smooth.
- Step 4: Brush the miso glaze generously over the smoked carrots and return to the smoker for 10 more minutes until the glaze is sticky and caramelized. Serve warm.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Miso-Glazed Smoked Carrots with Cumin and Brown Sugar take to make?
Total time is about 85 minutes (15 min prep + 70 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 Smoked Carrots with Cumin and Brown Sugar?
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 white miso paste from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Miso-Glazed Smoked Carrots with Cumin and Brown Sugar?
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 Smoked Carrots with Cumin and Brown Sugar for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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.
Is Miso-Glazed Smoked Carrots with Cumin and Brown Sugar vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
