5 from 39 votes
Roasted Carrots And Asparagus With Goma Dressing
This recipe features roasted carrots and asparagus tossed in oil and roasted until tender, served with a sesame-based Goma dressing made from toasted sesame seeds, soy sauce, and mirin. The vegetables develop a tender texture with caramelized edges, balanced by the nutty, salty-sweet dressing. It's a simple side that highlights the fresh vegetable flavors enhanced by the rich sesame dressing.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
162 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Condiments
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
Roasted Vegetables
- 2 c carrot
- 2 c asparagus
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- black pepper to taste
- salt to taste
Goma Dressing
- 4 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 4 teaspoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon mirin Or 1.5 tablespoon brown sugar with 2 teaspoon water
Instructions
Roast Carrots And Asparagus
- Preheat oven to 375'F. Peel and trim carrots, cutting into sticks that are approximately ½" x 5" or similar thickness to your asparagus. Toss with 1 tablespoon oil, spread on a baking sheet and put in oven for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, trim woody ends off asparagus and cut in half to match the length of the carrots. Toss with remaining tablespoon of oil and after carrots have roasted 10 minutes, add asparagus and roast 10 more minutes.
Cup of Yum
Goma Dressing
- Toast sesame seed in a small pan set over medium heat. Stir or toss frequently to prevent scorching. Once they start to toast, they will toast fast. This should take approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Pour toasted sesame seeds into mortar and start stirring and grinding them with the pestle. Alternatively, you can add these to a small food processor and pulse. Grind seeds until they are a coarse, floury texture.
- Add in soy sauce and mirin, stirring to combine. Goma recipe is finished but you can season to taste with a little extra sweet (mirin) or salty (soy) if desired.
Assembly
- Arrange carrots and asparagus on a serving platter or individual plates. Top with goma dressing and serve, garnishing with extra sesame seeds, assorted greens or edible flowers if desired.
Notes
- Toast sesame seeds carefully to avoid burning; they toast quickly once heating starts.
- Adjust soy sauce and mirin gradually because they have strong salty and sweet flavors.
Nutrition Information
Calories
162kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
(35%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Sodium
447mg
(19%)
Potassium
390mg
(8%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
11199IU
(224%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
116mg
(12%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 162
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 162kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 447mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 390mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 11199IU | 224% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.