Miso-Tahini Glazed Carrots with Sesame Seeds

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

Crisp-tender carrots glazed in a savory-sweet miso-tahini sauce, embodying balance and harmony from the Buddha's teachings. This Japanese-inspired healthy bowl recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, pairs carrots, white miso paste, tahini for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 2, 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 1-inch sticks carrots
• 2 tbsp white miso paste
• 1 tbsp tahini
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add carrot sticks and cook for 6 minutes until crisp-tender; drain and pat dry.
2. Step 2: Whisk miso paste, tahini, maple syrup, and rice vinegar in a small bowl until smooth. Toss drained carrots in the glaze until evenly coated.
3. Step 3: Heat a skillet over medium-low. Add glazed carrots and cook for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until glaze caramelizes and coats the carrots. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.