Description
Miso Butter Glazed Carrots are tender roasted Dutch carrots coated in a savory-sweet blend of miso paste, butter, and honey, finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro. This easy oven-roasted side dish delivers a delightful umami flavor with a luscious glaze perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots
- 2 bunches Dutch carrots (trimmed and peeled)
Glaze and Seasoning
- 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
- Sea salt (to taste)
- 1 ½ tsp miso paste
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp cilantro (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the carrots.
- Make Miso Butter: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the softened unsalted butter with the miso paste until well combined, creating a flavorful miso butter glaze.
- Prepare Carrots: Clean, peel, and trim the Dutch carrots as needed for even roasting and presentation.
- Initial Roast: Rub the carrots evenly with olive oil and sprinkle sea salt to taste. Arrange them on a baking sheet or shallow baking dish. Roast in the oven for 10 minutes to start softening the carrots.
- Glaze and Continue Roasting: Remove carrots from the oven and drizzle the honey and half of the miso butter mixture over them. Toss gently to coat all the carrots before placing them back into the oven for an additional 8 to 10 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Toss and Garnish: Once cooked, toss the carrots with the remaining miso butter for extra flavor. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and finely chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Use Dutch carrots for their sweet flavor and tender texture, but baby carrots can be substituted if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of honey and miso paste to suit your desired sweetness and saltiness.
- Ensure the butter is softened to easily mix with miso paste and coat the carrots evenly.
- For extra crunch, lightly toast the sesame seeds before garnishing.
- Leftover glazed carrots can be refrigerated and gently reheated in the oven or stovetop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Keywords: miso glazed carrots, roasted carrots, miso butter carrots, side dish, Japanese flavor, oven roasted carrots
