Sweet Maple Pan Roasted Carrots

pan roasted carrots topped with pomegranate seeds.

5 from 3 votes

Sweet Maple Pan Roasted Carrots

Sweet roasted carrots are perfectly caramelized in the oven. The dish is then topped off with a tahini dressing and finished with pomegranate seeds and lemon zest.

Prep Time25

Cook Time30

Total Time55

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Calories: 307kcal

Author: Jessica Mode

Equipment

sheet pan
mixing bowl
whisk
serving platter

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup divided
2 pounds whole carrots scrubbed and sliced in half lengthwise ½ inch thick and wide
¾ teaspoon Morton kosher salt divided
¼ teaspoon black pepper
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

Instructions

Heat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking pan with aluminum foil.
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 carrots for 30-35 minutes, flipping carrots over halfway through the cooking process, until carrots have caramelized and are fork tender.
While the carrots are cooking, whisk together the remaining ½ tablespoon of maple syrup, Greek yogurt, tahini, and lemon juice in a small bowl. 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 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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Notes

Leftover carrots will last up to 7 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Reheat carrots in a microwave or in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.

Be sure the carrots aren't packed too closely on the baking sheet. If they're too close together, the carrots will steam instead of roasting or caramelizing.

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