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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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
Directions
Step 1
Peel the carrots and cut them into thin sticks or slices, approximately 2-3 inches in length.
Step 2
Mince the garlic and slice the green onions thinly, separating the green tops from the white parts.
Step 3
In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium heat.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low, and stir in the minced garlic. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, ensuring the garlic does not burn.
Step 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
Step 7
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.
Step 8
Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the carrots and toss again to distribute evenly.
Step 9
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the dish with the sliced green onion tops.
Step 10
Serve warm as a side dish or over rice for a light, healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (625.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 600.9 |
| Total Fat 34.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 14.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2399.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 71.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 41.8g | |
| Protein 9.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 213.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1839.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories