Roasted Carrots with Honey and Cumin (Printable)

Tender carrots with warm honey and cumin glaze. Vibrant, aromatic, and perfectly caramelized—easy to prepare.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or coins

→ Glaze

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons honey
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional
09 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
03 - Add the carrots to the bowl and toss until evenly coated with the glaze mixture.
04 - Spread the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the carrots are tender and caramelized at the edges.
06 - Transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and toasted sesame seeds if desired before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These carrots strike that magical balance between healthy and indulgent—you get your vegetables, but they taste like a treat you might look forward to all day.
  • The cumin-honey glaze creates little pockets of caramelized goodness that make even the most vegetable-reluctant guests reach for seconds.
02 -
  • After burning countless batches, I learned that honey caramelizes much faster than sugar—keep an eye on these carrots after the 20-minute mark to prevent them from crossing that thin line between caramelized and carbonized.
  • Cutting all carrots to the same thickness completely transformed the texture consistency—my first few attempts had some pieces perfectly tender while others remained disappointingly crunchy.
03 -
  • For an elevated version that never fails to impress dinner guests, finish with a drizzle of tahini and a light sprinkle of za'atar—the sesame-spice combination against the sweet carrots creates a flavor profile that people will talk about for days.
  • Line your baking sheet with parchment paper that extends up the sides to catch any honey drips—this five-second step has saved me countless minutes of scrubbing burnt honey from my favorite baking sheets.

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