Roasted Carrots with Honey Cumin (Printable Version)

Tender carrots roasted with warm honey and cumin glaze. A vibrant, easy vegetarian side dish.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or coins

→ Glaze

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons honey
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional
09 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, optional

# How-To:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, ground cumin, smoked paprika, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
03 - Add the carrots to the bowl and toss until evenly coated with the glaze.
04 - Spread the coated carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the carrots are tender and caramelized at the edges.
06 - Transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and toasted sesame seeds if desired before serving.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • These carrots achieve that perfect balance between savory and sweet without being cloying, something Ive found most store bought glazed veggies never quite get right.
  • The hands on prep takes just minutes, but the result tastes like you spent all afternoon crafting the perfect side dish.
02 -
  • Carrots need space on the baking sheet, I learned the hard way that overcrowding results in soggy vegetables instead of caramelized ones.
  • Adding the honey to already hot carrots halfway through cooking can prevent burning while still achieving caramelization if youre worried about scorching.
03 -
  • For even more flavor complexity, add a teaspoon of grated fresh ginger to the glaze before tossing with the carrots.
  • Rainbow carrots work beautifully in this recipe and create a stunning presentation, just remember that the purple ones will stain the others slightly during roasting.

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