Pan-Roasted Carrots with Miso-Butter

Sweet and tender carrots pan-roasted to golden perfection, glazed with a savory-sweet miso butter sauce. This Japanese-inspired side dish combines the earthiness of carrots with umami-rich miso and a touch of brightness from rice vinegar and scallions.

4 servings
22 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 pounds carrots
  • 1 to taste Kosher salt
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 whole scallions
  • ¼ cup mirin
  • 2 tablespoons miso paste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    In a large cast-iron or heavy-bottom skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Working in two batches, add the carrots, season with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp-tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the carrots to a plate.

    12 min

  2. 2.

    Add the garlic and scallion whites to the skillet and cook, stirring, until the garlic is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the mirin and 1/4 cup water and bring to a boil. Cook until thickened and reduced by half, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and add the miso, whisking until smooth. Add the butter, a few pieces at a time, whisking to incorporate into a thick sauce, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the vinegar.

    7 min

  3. 3.

    Return the carrots to the skillet and toss to coat with the glaze. Taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle with remaining scallion greens and serve.

    3 min

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