Roasted Carrots Maple Cumin (Printer-friendly)

Caramelized carrots infused with maple syrup and cumin, delivering sweet and aromatic flavors in every bite.

# What You Need:

01 - 1½ lbs carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or diagonal slices

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil

03 - 2 tbsp pure maple syrup

04 - 1 tsp ground cumin

05 - ½ tsp sea salt

06 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

07 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or cilantro

08 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - In a large bowl, toss carrots with olive oil, maple syrup, cumin, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

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

04 - Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until carrots are tender and caramelized at the edges.

05 - Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and toasted sesame seeds, if desired. Serve warm.

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Its the kind of side dish that makes people ask for seconds, even the carrot skeptics
The sweet and earthy combo plays so nicely with everything from weeknight chicken to holiday roasts
Almost zero hands on time but tastes like you put in way more effort

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Crowding the baking sheet is the number one mistake—use two sheets if you need to
The glaze can go from caramelized to burned quickly in the last 5 minutes, so keep an eye

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Use rainbow carrots if you want something that looks stunning on the table
Let the pan cool slightly before serving—those sticky caramelized bits need a moment to set