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Roasted Carrots with Tahini Sauce Recipe

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This Roasted Carrots with Tahini Sauce recipe offers a flavorful and nutritious way to enjoy carrots. Roasting the carrots with cumin and coriander seeds enhances their natural sweetness, while the creamy tahini sauce with a hint of maple syrup adds depth and richness. Perfect as a side dish or a light vegetarian main, this recipe is simple to prepare and packed with Middle Eastern-inspired flavors.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Carrots

  • 1 1/2 lbs carrots, scrubbed, trimmed (thin carrots work best)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (or ground cumin)
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds (or ground coriander)

Tahini Sauce

  • 1/4 cup thick tahini paste (stirred before use)
  • 3-4 tablespoons water, more as needed
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper, more to taste

Garnish

  • Dukkah, pistachios, and fresh parsley for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s ready for roasting the carrots evenly.
  2. Prep Carrots: Cut the carrots into roughly equal widths, leaving thinner carrots whole to ensure even cooking. Place them in a bowl.
  3. Season Carrots: Toss the carrots with olive oil, maple syrup, salt, pepper, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds until well coated, combining the sweet and spiced flavors.
  4. Prepare Sheet Pan: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the carrots out in a single layer to ensure they roast evenly.
  5. Roast Carrots: Roast the carrots in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes until they are fork-tender at their thickest points, allowing them to caramelize beautifully.
  6. Make Tahini Sauce: While the carrots roast, whisk together tahini paste and water in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more water if necessary, then add maple syrup, salt, and pepper to taste for a creamy, slightly sweet sauce.
  7. Assemble Dish: Spread the tahini sauce evenly on a large serving platter. Once the carrots are cooked, pile them on top of the sauce.
  8. Garnish: Sprinkle the roasted carrots with dukkah, chopped pistachios, and fresh parsley to add texture, flavor, and a fresh herbal note.

Notes

  • Thin carrots work best for even roasting and caramelization.
  • If ground cumin and coriander are used instead of seeds, the flavors will be more intense—adjust amounts to taste.
  • Adjust the tahini sauce thickness with more or less water depending on your preference.
  • Dukkah can be substituted with toasted nuts and spices if unavailable.
  • This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/roasted-carrots-with-tahini-sauce-recipe/