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Miso Glazed Carrots

This miso glaze is slightly sweet, buttery, and slightly charred to release its umami, which makes the carrots more irresistible than candy.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4
Calories: 161 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 and 1/2 to 2 pounds (700 to 900 grams) carrots , peeled (*Footnote 1)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chive for garnish (Optional)
Glaze
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 tablespoons White miso paste (*footnote 2)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or paprika for less spiciness)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 175 degrees C (350 F). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean up, if needed.
  2. Dry carrots thoroughly and place onto the baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt. Toss with a pair of tongs to evenly coat carrots with oil.
  3. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until the carrots just start to turn tender but are still chewy inside. (*Footnote 3)
  4. Mix all the ingredients for the glaze while roasting.
  5. Brush the miso sauce onto both sides of the carrots. You might have a bit of leftover sauce depending on how many carrots you used.
  6. Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast for a further 20 to 30 minutes, until the carrots turns tender while piercing with a fork, and the surface is lightly caramelized.
  7. Serve warm as a side.

Notes

  • I used large carrots and it took me 55 minutes in total to roast. If you’re using smaller carrots, especially new carrots, you might halve the time.
  • White miso generates the best result, but red and mixed miso work too.
  • If you’re using much smaller carrots and found out they have turned quite tender before applying miso glaze, you can turn up oven temperature to 400 F to caramelize the glaze without overcooking the carrots.

Nutrition Information

Serving 196g Calories 161kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 22.9g (8%) Protein 2.3g (5%) Fat 7.4g (11%) Saturated Fat 1.1g (6%) Sodium 420mg (18%) Potassium 594mg (17%) Fiber 4.7g (19%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 29350IU (587%) Vitamin C 14.9mg (17%) Calcium 70mg (7%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 161

% Daily Value*

Serving 196g
Calories 161kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 22.9g 8%
Protein 2.3g 5%
Fat 7.4g 11%
Saturated Fat 1.1g 6%
Sodium 420mg 18%
Potassium 594mg 13%
Fiber 4.7g 19%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 29350IU 587%
Vitamin C 14.9mg 17%
Calcium 70mg 7%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.