Sesame Carrots
Elevate your side dish game with these irresistible Sesame Carrots, a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and nutty flavors. This quick and easy recipe features tender-crisp carrots sautéed in fragrant sesame oil and coated in a mouthwatering glaze of soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar. A touch of garlic adds aromatic depth, while a sprinkle of sesame seeds gives the dish a delightful crunch. Finished with a garnish of fresh green onions, these Sesame Carrots are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Ready in just 25 minutes, this healthy, Asian-inspired side pairs wonderfully with rice, grilled meats, or your favorite plant-based proteins. Ideal for busy weeknights or dinner parties, this recipe is the ultimate combination of simplicity, flavor, and elegance.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams carrots
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1.5 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 stalks green onions
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Peel the carrots and cut them into thin sticks or slices, approximately 2-3 inches in length.
Mince the garlic and slice the green onions thinly, separating the green tops from the white parts.
In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium heat.
Add the carrots to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften but still retain a bit of crunch.
Reduce the heat to low, and stir in the minced garlic. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, ensuring the garlic does not burn.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the sauce over the carrots and toss to coat evenly. Allow the mixture to cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are glazed and the sauce has slightly reduced.
Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the carrots and toss again to distribute evenly.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the dish with the sliced green onion tops.
Serve warm as a side dish or over rice for a light, healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
601 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.3 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2400 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.7 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.8 g | ||
| Protein | 9.6 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 213 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1840 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
