Roasted Carrots Maple Cumin (Printable Version)

Tender roasted carrots coated with maple syrup and cumin, ideal as a flavorful side dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

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

→ Glaze & Seasonings

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
04 - 1 tsp ground cumin
05 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
06 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

07 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
08 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a 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 halfway through, until carrots are tender and caramelized at the edges.
05 - Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh parsley and toasted sesame seeds, if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way maple syrup transforms into a sticky glaze that coats every carrot makes this feel fancy enough for company
  • Cumin adds this warm earthy note that somehow makes carrots taste entirely new and exciting
  • Its one of those side dishes that somehow disappears before anything else on the table
02 -
  • Overcrowding the baking sheet will steam the carrots instead of roasting them, so use two pans if needed
  • The maple syrup can burn quickly at high heat, so keep an eye on them during those last few minutes
03 -
  • Add the toasted sesame seeds right before serving so they stay crunchy and dont get soft
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving brightens all the flavors and cuts through the sweetness

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