Roasted Carrots Maple Cumin (Printable Version)

Caramelized carrots glazed with maple syrup and cumin spice, perfect as a vibrant side dish.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1½ lbs carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or diagonal slices

→ Dressing & Oil

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp pure maple syrup

→ Spices & Seasonings

04 - 1 tsp ground cumin
05 - ½ tsp sea salt
06 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

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

# How To Make It:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The maple creates these gorgeous sticky edges that make the carrots taste like candy from the farmers market
  • Cumin adds this earthy warmth that turns ordinary carrots into something restaurant worthy
02 -
  • Overcrowding the pan is the fastest way to steam instead of roast, so use two pans if needed
  • The maple can burn if you leave them too long, so start checking at the 20 minute mark
03 -
  • Cut your carrots to similar thickness so they all finish cooking at the same time
  • Line your baking sheet with parchment for easy cleanup since the maple can get sticky

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