Roasted carrots with cumin honey (Printable version)

Tender carrots glazed with honey and cumin for a sweet, earthy side dish everyone will enjoy.

# List of ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch sticks

→ Seasonings

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp ground cumin
04 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
05 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Glaze

06 - 2 tbsp honey
07 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

→ Garnish (optional)

08 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
09 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss carrot sticks with olive oil, cumin, sea salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast carrots for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
05 - Combine honey and fresh lemon juice in a small bowl.
06 - Drizzle honey-lemon mixture over carrots and toss to coat evenly.
07 - Return carrots to oven and roast for 8 to 10 minutes more, until tender and caramelized.
08 - Transfer carrots to serving dish; optionally garnish with parsley and toasted sesame seeds. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's the kind of side dish that steals the spotlight, with caramelized edges and a sweet-savory glaze that makes people ask for seconds
  • Takes just 40 minutes from start to table, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend entertaining
  • Works beautifully with almost any main course, yet feels special enough to serve when you want to impress
02 -
  • The oven temperature really matters here. If it's not hot enough, your carrots will steam instead of roast, and you'll miss those caramelized edges that make this dish sing.
  • Don't skip the stirring halfway through the first roast. It ensures even cooking and prevents any carrots from burning while others stay pale.
  • The carrots will continue to soften slightly as they cool, so aim to pull them out when they're just tender with a little resistance when you bite into them.
03 -
  • Toast your cumin in a dry skillet for just one minute before using. It releases oils that intensify the flavor dramatically. This one trick elevated my roasted carrot game entirely.
  • Use a baking sheet with sides rather than a flat baking pan. This prevents the honey from running off and helps everything caramelize evenly.
  • Save a pinch of sesame seeds to toast fresh right before serving. The difference between toasted and raw is remarkable in such a simple dish.

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