Honey Roasted Carrots with Tahini Sauce
- PREP 10min
- COOK 20min
- TOTAL 30min
My favorite recipe for honey roasted carrots is made even better with a drizzle of our simple, homemade tahini sauce.
You Will Need
For Carrots
2 pounds carrots, scrubbed clean or peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander or ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
For Tahini Sauce
1/3 cup (80ml) well-stirred tahini, try homemade tahini
1 garlic clove, finely grated
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Pinch fine sea salt
2 to 6 tablespoons lukewarm water
Pinch cumin, optional
Pinch cayenne, optional
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, optional
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or dish large enough to hold the carrots in a single layer. (A little oil on the pan prevents sticking). Or line with parchment paper.
Cut the carrots into sticks about 2 to 3 inches long. For thicker carrots, cut them in half lengthwise for even cooking.
Whisk together the olive oil, honey, coriander, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add the carrots to the bowl and toss them until they’re well coated with the mixture.
Spread the carrots in a single layer on your prepared baking sheet.
Roast in the oven for about 20 minutes or until tender and lightly browned.
Whisk tahini, garlic paste, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt in a bowl until combined. The mixture may thicken and look lumpy. Whisk in the water, a tablespoon at a time, until the consistency of runny yogurt.
Stir in the cumin, cayenne pepper, and parsley. Taste for seasoning and adjust with additional salt or lemon juice.
Drizzle the tahini sauce over the roasted carrots. Serve.
Adam and Joanne's Tips
- Storing: Allow your carrots to cool, then store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze them for up to 3 months. Tahini sauce lasts in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Vegan adaptation: Substitute the honey for maple syrup.
- The nutrition facts provided below are estimates.