Moroccan Spiced Carrots

Oven-roasted carrots caramelized to perfection, ready to steal the side dish spotlight.

The combination of cumin, coriander, and cinnamon in this side dish creates a unique and satisfying flavor that makes it easy to focus your plate on plants.  

Makes 4 servings 

  • 1 pound whole carrots, 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil 
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander 
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses* 
  • 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. 

Toss carrots with olive oil, cumin, cinnamon, coriander, salt, and pomegranate molasses and lay in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, tossing halfway through. 

Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve. 

 

*If you do not have pomegranate molasses, substitute with 2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice.