Description
This simple yet flavorful dish takes ordinary carrots and transforms them into a mouthwatering side that will elevate any meal. The combination of roasted carrots with aromatic spices creates a delightful medley of flavors and textures that will delight your palate. In this recipe, we start with vibrant and sweet carrots, which serve as the perfect canvas for our spices. With the carrots' natural sugars releasing during roasting, the result is a tender inside and slightly caramelized exterior that intensifies their inherent sweetness.
Ingredients:
2 pounds medium carrots, peeled - whole or cut into 2-inch rounds if you prefer
3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 teaspoon Kosher Flake Sea Salt
1/2 teaspoon Ground Coriander
1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground Black Peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon Light Chile Powder
1/4 teaspoon Hungarian Paprika
1/8 teaspoon Ground Ginger
1/8 teaspoon Ground Saigon Cinnamon
Pinch of Ground Cloves
Pinch of Cayenne Pepper
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°.
In a large bowl, toss carrots with oil.
Mix seasonings; sprinkle over carrots and toss to coat.
Arrange carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet brushed with olive oil.
Roast 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp-tender, stirring occasionally and gently.
Finish with additional salt and pepper is desired.
