Spiced Carrots
Elevate your side dish game with these roasted Spiced Carrots, a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and aromatic flavors. This irresistible recipe combines tender carrots coated in a luscious mix of olive oil, honey, and warming spices such as cumin, cinnamon, and paprika. Roasted to golden perfection, these carrots develop a lightly caramelized exterior while staying soft and flavorful inside. With just 10 minutes of prep and a short roasting time, this dish is as effortless as it is impressive. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and a hint of herbal freshness. Ideal as a vibrant, nutritious side for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts, these spiced carrots are sure to be a crowd favorite! Keywords: spiced carrots recipe, roasted carrots, side dish ideas, easy vegetable recipe, healthy side dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g carrots
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground paprika
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Peel the carrots and cut them into sticks or slices, about 1 cm thick.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, honey, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, ground paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Add the carrots to the bowl and toss until the carrots are evenly coated with the spice mixture.
Spread the carrots out in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Roast the carrots in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are tender and lightly caramelized.
Remove the carrots from the oven, transfer to a serving dish, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy your spiced carrots as a vibrant side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
538 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.9 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1532 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.3 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.5 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.1 g | ||
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 208 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1696 mg | 36% | |
*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.
