Did you say easy veggie side dish that’s dressed to impress? Yes!
Lightly caramelized in the oven, these roasted carrots get a glow up with maple syrup, miso and tahini glaze. It’s sweet, creamy, savory, a little salty and packed full of umami. Even better, it takes just 30 minutes to make -- and most of that is cooking time!
Miso is a thick paste traditionally made from soybeans that have been fermented. It’s
very popular in Japanese and other Asian cuisines. Miso is typically salty with a subtle tanginess that comes from the fermentation process. This recipe uses white miso paste, which has a milder flavor. You can also use red miso paste, but the flavor will be stronger and saltier.
Tahini is toasted sesame seeds ground down to a paste. It’s a common ingredient in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking, blended into dips like hummus and baba ghanoush.
You can easily find white miso and tahini in the international aisle of your supermarket.
Why we love these ingredients
It’s true…carrots are good for your eyes! They’re one of the best sources of beta-carotene as well as lutein, two nutrients which support healthy eyes and vision especially as you age. Carrots also contain lots of gut-friendly fiber, vitamin K1, and potassium. Plus, they’re low in calories.
Miso is a complete source of protein and rich in a variety of essential nutrients like Vitamin K, zinc, and manganese. And since miso is fermented, it also contains lots of probiotics! A diet rich in miso can reduce digestive discomfort, increase nutrient absorption from foods, and boost immune health.
The sesame seeds that make up tahini are a solid source of protein, fiber, B Vitamins and copper. Copper is an essential mineral that helps your body absorb iron, prevent anemia and control blood pressure. Tahini is also packed with phytosterols, compounds that help lower cholesterol.
Pro tips for easy prep
You can substitute honey or agave for the maple syrup. Prefer a more savory sauce? Just add a little soy sauce, according to taste.
This glaze also works well on other roasted vegetables, such as broccoli, parsnips, or sweet potatoes.
Ready? Let’s get cooking
Roasted Carrots with Maple Tahini Miso Glaze
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
ingredients
- 1 lb. carrots
- 1 Tbsp white miso paste
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp tahini
- 1 Tbsp water
- olive oil
- salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Wash, peel, and slice carrots diagonally into about 2 inch long pieces. Toss with a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of kosher salt.
- Place carrots on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until carrots are soft.
- While carrots are roasting, mix tahini, miso, maple syrup, and water.
- When carrots are cooked for about 15 minutes, remove baking tray from the oven and brush each carrot with the glaze, then flip over to glaze the other side. Place it back in the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes to finish cooking the carrots and caramelize the glaze. Then remove from the oven and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and scallions. Enjoy!
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