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Cooked baby carrots coated in a brown sugar and ginger glaze, topped with chopped herbs and toasted sesame seeds, served in a shallow white dish.

Sesame Ginger Carrots Recipe

Tender baby carrots tossed in a buttery glaze with brown sugar, fresh ginger, and toasted sesame seeds. This side dish adds color with balanced sweet and savory flavor.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Asian, Fusion
Keyword: asian, carrots, Fusion, quick and easy, side dish, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 58kcal
Author: Holly Gray

Ingredients

  • 1/4 teaspoon white sesame seeds
  • 1 pound baby carrots
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger finely minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Place a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the raw white sesame seeds and heat, stirring occasionally, until they are golden and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Once toasted, remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • Add the baby carrots to the same saucepan and cover them with water, leaving about 1 inch above the carrots. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, until the carrots are crisp-tender. Drain the carrots and return the saucepan to the stove.
  • To the empty saucepan, add the butter, brown sugar, ginger, and salt. Stir until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved. Add the carrots back to the pan and stir to coat them evenly.
  • Continue cooking the carrots over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, until lightly caramelized. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with chopped cilantro and toasted sesame seeds. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 243mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 15652IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg
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