Smoked Miso-Glazed Carrots with Honey and Soy

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

Tender carrots smoked and glazed with a savory-sweet miso-honey soy sauce, balancing umami and smoky flavors for a unique side dish. This Asian Fusion-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs large carrots, white miso paste, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 90 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 pound, peeled and cut into 3-inch sticks large carrots
• 2 tablespoons white miso paste
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup wood chips (fruitwood preferred)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat smoker to 225°F using 1 cup of fruitwood chips for a mild smoky aroma.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons white miso paste, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon olive oil until smooth.
3. Step 3: Toss 1 pound peeled and cut carrots with the miso glaze and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated.
4. Step 4: Arrange the carrots on a smoker-safe pan or grate and smoke for 1 hour until tender and caramelized, turning once halfway through to ensure even glaze and smoke absorption.
5. Step 5: Remove from smoker and serve warm as a flavorful vegetable side dish.