Glazed Carrots Asian Style
Glazed Carrots Asian Style pairs tender, grill-kissed carrots with a soy, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame, and five-spice glaze that’s savory with a hint of sweetness and subtle smokiness. The light char deepens the aromatics, making this a standout side for grilled mains or festive spreads, especially when you want bold, Asian-inspired flavors without heaviness.
- Prep10 hrs
- Cook20 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Glazed Carrots Asian Style, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add the carrots and parboil for 5 minutes. Drain, then rinse with cold water.
- 2
In a large glass dish, mix the soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, ginger, and five-spice powder; add the carrots and marinate for 30 minutes.
- 3
Prepare an outdoor grill with an oiled rack set 4 inches from the heat source. Using an oiled wire-hinged vegetable basket or placing them directly on the rack (whichever you prefer), grill the carrots, turning constantly for a total of 10 minutes, until slightly charred.
- Calories 107.5 kcal Moderate 5%
- Protein 2.05 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 19.57 g 7%
- Total Fat 1.78 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.26 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 535.58 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 1.93 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 4.49 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 55.29 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 0.4 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 218.13 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 6.62 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Glazed Carrots Asian Style is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 hrs and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Carrot, Five Spice, Fresh Ginger, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 107.5 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Glazed Carrots Asian Style made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Five-Spice, Fresh Ginger, Garlic, Light Soy Sauce. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Glazed Carrots Asian Style?
- About 30 hrs in total: 10 hrs to prepare and 20 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 107.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Glazed Carrots Asian Style easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Glazed Carrots Asian Style healthy?
- Glazed Carrots Asian Style has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 107.5 calories and 2.05 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 535.58 mg (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Sesame and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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