Miso Maple Roasted Carrots (Printable Version)
A vibrant medley of carrots glazed with miso and maple, roasted to tender perfection.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1.5 lbs assorted carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch sticks
→ Glaze
02 - 2 tbsp white miso paste
03 - 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
04 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
06 - 1 tsp soy sauce
07 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
08 - 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
09 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together white miso, maple syrup, olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and black pepper until smooth.
03 - Add the carrot sticks to the bowl and toss well to evenly coat with the glaze.
04 - Spread the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast for 25–30 minutes, turning once halfway, until carrots are caramelized and tender at the edges.
06 - Transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped parsley or cilantro, if desired. Serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The glaze transforms simple carrots into something that feels fancy but comes together in minutes
- That perfect balance of salty miso and sweet maple keeps everyone coming back for seconds
02 -
- Dont skip lining your baking sheet the miso caramelizes and can be tricky to clean off bare metal
- Cutting carrots to roughly the same size is the secret to having everything finish cooking at the same time
03 -
- If your glaze seems too thick let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before tossing with the carrots
- The carrots will continue cooking slightly after they come out of the oven so pull them when theyre just tender