Harissa-and-Maple-Roasted Carrots

Sweet and spicy roasted rainbow carrots glazed with a flavorful combination of maple syrup, harissa paste, and aromatic cumin seeds. These colorful carrots are finished with caramelized lemon for a perfect side dish.

6 servings
45 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic cloves
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon harissa paste
  • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • to taste Kosher salt
  • 1 to taste freshly ground pepper
  • pounds rainbow carrots
  • 1 whole lemon
  • thinly sliced
  • seeds removed

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 450°. Whisk garlic, oil, maple syrup, harissa, and cumin seeds in a small bowl; season garlic mixture with salt and pepper.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Toss carrots and lemon with garlic mixture in a large roasting pan to coat; season with salt and pepper. Roast, tossing occasionally, until carrots are tender and lemons are caramelized, 35-40 minutes.

    40 min

  3. 3.

    Do ahead: Carrots can be roasted 6 hours ahead. Let cool; cover and chill. Bring to room temperature or reheat slightly before serving.