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- Makes 18 to 24 carrots
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A feast for the eyes as well as the stomach, these gorgeous jewel-tone carrots are perfect for impressing guests during a Thanksgiving feast. Coated in a warming mixture of cardamom, cinnamon, and cayenne, the colorful veggies get deliciously tender with a slightly crispy skin as they roast to golden perfection in the oven. Leaving the tops on gives the carrots a farm-to-table look that’s both aesthetically pleasing and totally edible. Top the finished product with pomegranate seeds to add bursts of juicy flavor, and you’ve got a side dish that celebrates all the best flavors of fall.
Tip: Try to use carrots that are about the same thickness so they roast evenly. If you need to, cut the fattest carrots lengthwise.
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Ingredients
- 3 lb. small to medium whole multicolor carrots, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Place carrots on prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl whisk together the next five ingredients (through cayenne pepper) and ¼ cup water. Lightly brush mixture over carrots.
- Roast carrots about 40 minutes or until browned and tender, brushing lemon juice mixture over carrots several times. Transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds. Season with black pepper.
Per serving (⅙ of recipe): 138 calories, 26 g carbohydrates, 3.3 g protein, 3.4 g total fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 0 g cholesterol, 160 mg sodium, 7.5 g fiber, 5 g sugar
Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.
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