Smoky Roasted Carrots with Miso Butter – Recipe!

Sweet, smoky and buttery best describe the flavors in this recipe for Smoky Roasted Carrots with Miso Butter.  This dish was inspired by something I had over this past weekend in Austin Texas and I wanted to share my version with you.

Super charred carrots over a habanero sauce was a true delight at Suerte in Austin Texas, however I wanted to create a recipe with that same idea, but a tamer sauce.  Miso butter is a favorite spread that my carrots rest upon after being roasted in a super hot oven until almost blackened.

Charring carrots require a very hot temperature — 450 degrees to be exact, so they can get deep brown and soft on the inside.  The ingredients are simple, and the flavors are divine.  It makes a great side dish, especially with grilled fish or meat.

Ingredients 

1 pound carrots, cleaned and peeled

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves

oil for cooking

Miso Butter

2 tablespoon butter

1 clove garlic, minced

2 tablespoon yellow miso paste

2 tablespoon water

1 tablespoon lemon juice

(Serves 4)

To Prepare:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.  Place carrots on a roasting pan drizzled with oil.  Roll carrots around to coat.
2. In a small bowl, add salt, paprika and pepper, mix.  Sprinkle carrots with dried spices and toss to coat.
3. Roast in oven for 25-30 minutes, or until slightly charred and tender.
4. In a small bowl, combine butter, garlic, and miso paste.  Microwave for 30 seconds.
5. Whisk butter mixture together and add water and lemon juice until smooth.
6. Spoon miso butter on plate.  Cut carrots in large pieces and place on top of butter.  Sprinkle with oregano leaves.  Enjoy!