Description
Sweet, spicy, and perfectly caramelized, these Harissa & Honey Glazed Carrots are an easy and flavorful side dish that adds bold color and taste to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons harissa paste
- 1 ½ tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds or nigella seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the carrots with olive oil, harissa paste, honey, garlic powder, and salt until evenly coated.
- Spread the carrots in a single layer on the baking sheet without overcrowding.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with chopped herbs and optional seeds.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with a squeeze of lemon if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of ground cumin or coriander to the glaze mix.
- Make sure to dry the carrots well after peeling to help them roast properly.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated in the oven at 350°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg