Honey Glazed Carrots with Orange and Cumin
These Honey Glazed Carrots balance sweet, savory, and citrus flavors beautifully. Roasted with honey, orange juice, cumin, and Aleppo pepper, they caramelize in the oven for a tender, flavorful side dish that pairs perfectly with chicken, turkey, or lamb.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 pounds carrots (908g)
- 1 orange, zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Get ready. Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 425°F. Peel and trim the carrots. Cut the carrots crosswise into 2-inch pieces. If they are more than 1 inch thick, cut them in half lengthwise. Place in a large mixing bowl.
- Make the honey glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the orange zest and 1/4 cup of the juice, olive oil, honey, cumin, Aleppo pepper, a generous pinch of kosher salt, and a good grind of freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Season the carrots. Pour the honey glaze over the carrots and toss to coat.
- Roast the carrots. Transfer the carrots, along with all of the glaze, to a baking dish or rimmed baking sheet, and arrange the carrots in a single layer. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the carrots are tender and the bottoms are browned.
- Finish and serve. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.3g | Protein: 1.8g | Fat: 5.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.5g | Sodium: 108.9mg | Potassium: 545.9mg | Fiber: 4.9g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 25422.2IU | Vitamin C: 21.5mg | Calcium: 66.8mg | Iron: 1mg
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