Sautéed Root Vegetables With Soy Sauce and Honey Recipe

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Shao Z.
Shao Zhi Zhong is a contributing writer at Serious Eats.
Shao Z.
Shao Zhi Zhong is a Chinese-born and Philadelphia-raised food writer and recipe developer who specializes in Chinese home cooking. She's also a web designer.
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Updated March 25, 2025
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Quick sautéed root vegetables flavored with honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil, tossed with some fresh shiso leaves for a hearty but light-tasting side dish. Shao Z.

Note: Shiso leaves can be found in Asian supermarkets. If unavailable, substitute with equal parts fresh basil and mint.

Recipe Details

Sautéed Root Vegetables With Soy Sauce and Honey Recipe

Prep 5 mins
Cook 15 mins
Active 25 mins
Total 20 mins
Serves 4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable or canola oil

  • 1 teaspoon fresh juice from 1 whole lemon

  • 1/2 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

  • 1/2 pound red beets, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

  • 1/2 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

  • 2 shiso leaves, finely minced (see note)

  • Kosher salt

Directions

  1. Combine soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Whisk with a fork and set aside.

  2. Heat oil in a large lidded sauté pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add carrots, beets, and sweet potatoes. Toss to coat with oil, cover, and cook, shaking pan and removing lid to stir occasionally, until vegetables are soft but not mushy, 6 to 8 minutes. Add soy sauce mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until liquid has evaporated and vegetables are coated in sauce. Remove from heat, stir in shiso, season to taste with salt, and serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
145Calories
4gFat
27gCarbs
3gProtein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories145
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g5%
Saturated Fat 0g2%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 395mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 27g10%
Dietary Fiber 5g17%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 16mg79%
Calcium 50mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
Potassium 600mg13%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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