Roast Carrots with a Twist
Elevate your side dish game with 'Roast Carrots with a Twist,' a vibrant recipe that transforms humble carrots into a show-stopping delight. This dish pairs the natural sweetness of roasted carrots with a tangy citrus glaze infused with honey, orange zest, and fresh orange juice. A warm blend of ground cumin, cinnamon, and paprika adds aromatic depth, while toasted slivered almonds provide a satisfying crunch. Garnished with fresh parsley, these caramelized carrots are perfect for holiday meals, Sunday dinners, or any occasion calling for a flavorful veggie upgrade. Ready in under 40 minutes, this recipe is as easy as it is impressive, making it a go-to choice for health-conscious food lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams carrots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash and peel the carrots, then slice them into equal-sized sticks or wedges for even cooking.
In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, honey, orange zest, orange juice, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper.
Toss the carrots in the mixture until they are evenly coated.
Spread the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and roast in the oven for 15 minutes.
While the carrots are roasting, toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove from the skillet and combine with paprika in a small bowl.
After 15 minutes, remove the carrots from the oven, give them a quick stir, and return them to the oven for an additional 10 minutes or until caramelized and tender.
Once the carrots are roasted, transfer them to a serving dish and sprinkle the spiced almonds on top.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
214 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.1 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 331 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.6 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 82 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 539 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
