Roasted Maple Carrots  With Tahini Dressing

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Looking for an easy, healthy side dish? These maple roasted carrots are cooked to perfection in the oven. They're perfectly caramelized and have a touch of sweetness from the maple sugar. The carrots are then topped off with a tahini dressing.

Here's what you'll need...

You'll Need:

– 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil – 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup  – 2 pounds whole carrots – ¾ teaspoon Morton kosher salt  – ¼ teaspoon black pepper

You'll Need:

– 2 tablespoons whole milk Greek yogurt – ¼ cup tahini – ½ tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice – 4 tablespoons water – pomegranate seeds for garnish – lemon zest for garnish

Equipment:

- Metal Sheet Pan - Mixing Bowl - Whisk - Serving Platter

Prepare the Pan:

Heat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking pan with aluminum foil.

Prepare the Carrots:

Mix olive oil and 1 ½ tablespoon of the maple syrup in a large bowl. Add in carrots and toss to combine. Arrange carrots on the lined baking pan, then season with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.

Roast the Carrots:

Roast carrots for 30-35 minutes, flipping carrots over halfway through the cooking process, until carrots have caramelized and are fork tender.

Make the Dressing:

While the carrots are cooking, whisk together the remaining ½ tablespoon of maple syrup, Greek yogurt, tahini, and lemon juice in a small bowl.

Make the Dressing:

Season with remaining ¼ teaspoon kosher salt. Add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until the sauce has thinned out to your desired consistency.

Plate It Up:

Plate carrots on a serving platter. Drizzle with sauce and garnish with pomegranate seeds and lemon zest. Reserve extra sauce in a small bowl and serve alongside the carrots.

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