By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 4, 2026
Serves 4
60 cal · 25 min
Roasted Carrots with Sesame Ponzu Vinaigrette
Recipe GLPR1c093e83a1d853
Tender roasted carrots tossed with a bright, umami-rich sesame ponzu vinaigrette. This simple side dish combines caramelized sweetness from the oven with the tangy, nutty flavors of ponzu and roasted sesame oil, finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.
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Ingredients
1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into ¾-inch thick diagonal pieces
2 teaspoons cooking oil or olive oil
1 tablespoon ponzu sauce
½ teaspoon roasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon chopped green onions
Directions
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Toss the carrot pieces with the cooking oil and spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Roast for 15–18 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the carrots are tender with slightly crispy, caramelized edges.
While the carrots roast, whisk together the ponzu sauce and roasted sesame oil in a small bowl until well combined.
Remove the carrots from the oven and transfer to a serving dish. Pour the ponzu-sesame mixture over the hot carrots and toss gently to coat.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve warm.
Comments
Carrots are reliable at every Charlotte chain, but ponzu sauce requires a deliberate stop at an Asian market or the international aisle at Harris Teeter or Kroger—a real friction point for a weeknight side. The stated 25 minutes is honest if you're starting with trimmed carrots, though 35 minutes from whole carrot to table is more realistic. The cost per serving runs $1.50 to $2.00, driven by sesame oil and ponzu rather than the carrots themselves. It reheats well and suits families, but this is a special-occasion side rather than a quick weeknight staple without that ponzu on hand.
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