This can surely be your favorite dish that offers a balance of sweet and savory tastes. Last night, I tried this for my family members, and it was awesome. This was a perfect dish—healthy and nutritious. It can be the best vegetarian option for vegetarians, either as a side dish with a meal or as an appetizer. It’s flavorful and tasty! You can adjust the soy glaze sweetness and saltiness as per your taste preference.
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What is so special about Grilled or Roasted Carrots With Sweet Soy Glaze?
The special thing about the dish is its contrasting flavors of the sweetness of carrots and the savory taste of soy sauce. This contrast forms a perfect balance. It is homemade and tasty and takes a prep time of approximately 20 to 40 minutes. Of course, the preparation time for the dish can vary based on whether you are grilling or roasting the carrots. However, grilling typically takes 10 to 15 minutes, while roasting in the oven takes 20 to 25 minutes. Also, it is healthy and full of nutrients – an idle recipe for vegetarians. So, next time you want to make a change, try this recipe in your kitchen.
Grilled or Roasted Carrots With Sweet Soy Glaze Ingredients
- Carrots: 1 pound, peeled and trimmed
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Diamond crystal kosher salt and pepper: to taste
- Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Honey or maple syrup: 2 tablespoons
- Rice vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Garlic: 1 clove, minced
- Optional garnish: Sesame seeds, chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley or cilantro)
How to Grilled or Roasted Carrots with Sweet Soy Glaze?
Let’s get cooking and check out this recipe for grilled or roasted carrots with a sweet soy glaze. Carrot preparation is the first step, and it takes five to ten minutes to clean, peel, and trim carrots. The next step is to make the sweet soy glaze, which entails combining the ingredients and simmering in a saucepan for about five minutes. Finally, roast or grill the carrots. Either grilling (which takes 10 to 15 minutes) or roasting (which takes 20 to 25 minutes) can be chosen. Thus, 20 to 40 minutes is the approximate total prep time for this recipe. For further instructions on how to prepare the recipe, watch the video.
Recipe Tips and Notes
- Vegetarian: It is a perfect homemade dish for vegetarians where there is no use of meat and is full of nutrition. Check out the nutritional facts below for more information.
- Uniform cutting: Try to cut the carrots uniformly and evenly. The cooking time for thicker carrot pieces is longer than for thinner ones.
- Glaze consistency: Try to make the glaze thick enough to coat the carrots. If it’s thicker, add water and adjust the consistency.
- Roasting tips: When you roast, line the baking sheet and aluminum sheet in the oven. Place the carrots in a single line so that the cooking can take place evenly.
- Serve Fresh and Hot: Serve the dish hot and fresh when it’s full of flavors. To save time, you can partially cook the carrots and prepare the glaze in advance.
Grilled or Roasted Carrots With Sweet Soy Glaze Recipe
PREP TIME: 5 to 10 MINUTES || COOK TIME: 20 to 40 MINUTES || COURSE: APPETIZER OR MAIN COURSE || CUISINE: AMERICAN
This Grilled or Roasted Carrots With Sweet Soy Glaze is the perfect meal option that offers a unique blend of textures and flavors. Here’s the best recipe to make them.
Ingredients
- Carrots: 1 pound, peeled and trimmed
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Diamond crystal kosher salt and pepper: to taste
- Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Honey or maple syrup: 2 tablespoons
- Rice vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Garlic: 1 clove, minced
- Optional garnish: Sesame seeds, chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley or cilantro)
Instructions
- For the glaze: Combine honey, soy sauce, dark brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Set the mixture aside.
- For the carrots: Toss carrot slices with olive oil in a medium bowl. Season with kosher salt.
- Grilling Method: Light one chimney full of charcoal. When the coals are covered with gray ash, arrange them on one side of the charcoal grate. Preheat the grill for 5 minutes. Place carrot slices on the cool side of the grill, close to but not directly over the coals. Cover the carrots and cook for approximately 45 minutes, ensuring to flip them every 15 minutes for even browning.
- Roasting Method: Preheat the oven to 400ºF (205ºC) and place a grill pan on the center rack. Arrange carrot slices on the grill pan and roast for about 45 to 60 minutes, flipping every 15 minutes for even browning.
- Brush carrots evenly with the glaze. Flip and brush the other side evenly with the glaze. After applying the glaze, cover the carrots and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Once glazed, transfer the carrots to a serving bowl, drizzle with any remaining glaze, add sliced scallions as garnish, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 120kcal |
| Total Carbohydrates | 19g |
| Protein | 1.5g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7g |
| Total Fat | 5g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 485mg |
| Fiber | 3g |
| Sugar | 14g |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can We Use Different Types Of Carrots For This Recipe?
A: Yes, you can use different varieties of carrots, such as baby carrots or rainbow carrots, to add visual appeal and unique flavors to the dish.
Q: Is This Recipe Just For Vegetarians And Vegans?
A: Yes, this recipe is vegetarian and can be made vegan by using a plant-based substitute for honey, such as agave syrup or maple syrup.
Q: Can We Adjust The Level Of Spiciness In The Glaze?
A: Absolutely! You can increase or decrease the amount of crushed red pepper flakes in the glaze to adjust the spiciness according to your taste preferences.
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