Roasted Carrots Maple Cumin (Printable)

Caramelized carrots glazed with maple syrup and seasoned with cumin for a sweet-savory finish.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or diagonally sliced

→ Seasonings

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

→ Garnish (optional)

07 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
08 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the carrots with olive oil, maple syrup, cumin, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 25–30 minutes, turning once halfway, until carrots are tender and edges are caramelized.
05 - Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro and toasted sesame seeds, if desired. Serve warm.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The maple caramelization creates these irresistible sticky edges that make them impossible to stop eating
  • Earth cumin balances the sweetness so the flavor feels sophisticated and complete
  • They reheat beautifully for meal prep and actually get better after sitting overnight
02 -
  • Crowding the baking sheet is the quickest way to steam instead of roast, so use two sheets if needed
  • Adding the maple syrup too early can cause burning, so coat thoroughly but watch closely after the 20 minute mark
03 -
  • Cut your carrots to similar sizes so they roast evenly and finish at the same time
  • Let the carrots sit for 5 minutes after roasting to allow the glaze to set and flavors to settle

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