Roasted Carrots Honey Cumin (Printable)

Caramelized carrots roasted with cumin, honey, olive oil, and lemon for a flavorful side.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 ¾ lbs carrots, peeled and cut into sticks

02 - 2 tsp ground cumin

03 - ½ tsp sea salt

04 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

05 - 2 tbsp olive oil

06 - 2 tbsp honey

07 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

08 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - In a large mixing bowl, toss the carrot sticks with olive oil, ground cumin, sea salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.

03 - Spread the seasoned carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

04 - Roast for 20 minutes until carrots begin to soften.

05 - Drizzle honey over the carrots, toss gently, then return to the oven and roast for an additional 10 minutes until tender and caramelized.

06 - Remove from oven, toss with fresh lemon juice, transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm.

01 -

The honey caramelizes into these glossy, sweet edges that balance the earthy cumin perfectly.
It comes together with pantry staples and leaves your kitchen smelling like a spice market.
Carrots get tender inside and crispy at the tips, which means everyone fights over the corner pieces.

02 -

Add the honey halfway through roasting, not at the beginning, or it will burn and turn bitter.
Do not crowd the pan or the carrots will steam instead of caramelize, and you will lose those crispy edges.

03 -

Cut the carrots into evenly sized sticks so they roast at the same rate and nothing burns.
Use a hot oven and do not open the door too often, the heat is what gives you those caramelized edges.