Moroccan Spiced Roast Carrots

By rdgplus3

Preparation time : 15 minutes
Cooking time : 30 minutes Yield : 4
Look for bunch carrots 3/4- to 1-inch diameter that will roast to perfect sweetness in half an hour.

Ingredients

• Dressing
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Carrots
• 24 unit bunch carrots (3/4 to 1-inch diameter)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• unit generous pinch black pepper
• unit chopped parsley for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Dressing
1. Combine ingredients and set aside.
Carrots
1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
2. Wash and trim unpeeled carrots leaving 1/2-inch green tops attached for fancier presentation, if desired.
3. Toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, paprika and black pepper. Spread carrots in single layer in glass or ceramic baking dishes or parchment-lined baking sheets.
4. Roast 30 minutes, until carrots are tender when pierced with knife.
5. Remove carrots from oven, transfer to serving platter. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve hot.