Description
These honey maple roasted carrots are tender, caramelized, and perfectly sweet savory. An easy make ahead side dish that always disappears fast.
Ingredients
2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced on a long angle into pieces approximately 3 inches long
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh chives
1/2 cup pomegranate arils or seeds
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Lightly oil a sheet pan.
2. Place carrots on the prepared pan and drizzle with olive oil, maple syrup, and honey. Sprinkle with coriander, sea salt, and pepper, then toss to coat and spread into an even layer.
3. Roast for 10 minutes, then stir to redistribute the carrots.
4. Return to the oven and roast for another 15 to 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until the carrots are tender and the edges are nicely caramelized.
5. Sprinkle sesame seeds, thyme, and chives over the carrots, toss, adjust seasoning to taste, transfer to a serving bowl, and scatter with pomegranate arils before serving.
Notes
You can peel and slice the carrots a day ahead and keep them refrigerated until ready to roast.
For best caramelization, do not overcrowd the pan.
If you have whole coriander seeds, lightly crush them for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 153
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 493
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 1