Roasted Carrots Maple Cumin (Printable)

Tender roasted carrots glazed with maple and cumin for a vibrant, flavorful side dish.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or left whole if small

→ Glaze

02 - 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
03 - 2 tbsp olive oil
04 - 1 tsp ground cumin
05 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
06 - ½ tsp sea salt
07 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

08 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place the carrots on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
04 - Pour the glaze over the carrots and toss to coat evenly.
05 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the carrots are tender and caramelized at the edges.
06 - Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with chopped parsley or cilantro, if desired. Serve warm.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The maple syrup creates these gorgeous caramelized edges that make carrots taste like candy from a farmers market stand
  • You get that slow-roasted flavor in under 30 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners
02 -
  • Dont crowd the pan or the carrots will steam instead of roast, losing that gorgeous caramelization
  • The glaze can burn quickly at high heat, so keep an eye on them during the last 5 minutes
03 -
  • Buy carrots with the greens still attached if you can find them, they taste noticeably fresher
  • Let the carrots cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving to let the glaze set slightly

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