Why reserve fancy dishes for dining out when you can recreate them at home? Elevate your home cooking to restaurant-quality with this simple recipe for Maple Tahini Glazed Roasted Carrots.
This dish is not only straight-forward to make, but also packed with flavors from the Middle East, thanks to the use of za’atar and cumin.
Say goodbye to expensive meals and hello to creative cooking. Whether you’re entertaining guests or simply enjoying a meal, this recipe ticks all the boxes. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan, this dish is perfect for everyone.
Carrots are a great source of vitamin A and fiber, making them a nutritious addition to any meal.
Tahini is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine, and it’s made from ground sesame seeds. It’s a great source of healthy fats and protein, and adds a rich and nutty flavor to this dish.
For those who learn best through demonstration, here’s a helpful how-to video of how to slice carrots into bite sized sticks for additional instruction.
Don’t be afraid to get creative with the toppings – I used fresh pine nuts and mint to garnish my final dish.
The final result is sure to be a showstopper, I can just feel it.
Without further ado, let’s dive into the recipe for these mouth-watering Maple Tahini Glazed Roasted Carrots!
Maple Tahini Glazed & Roasted Carrots
Equipment
- Oven
- 1 Baking sheet
- Foil or silicone baking liner
- 1-2 Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Vegetable peeler
- Lemon juicer optional
Ingredients
Roasted Carrot Ingredients
- 6-10 large Carrots peeled, cut into sticks
- Olive oil
- 2 tsp Garlic powder
- 2 tsp Za'atar
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1/2 tsp Red chili flakes optional
- Salt & pepper
Maple Tahini Glaze
- 1/3 cup Tahini
- 1 Lemon juiced
- 3 tbsp Maple syrup
- 3-5 tbsp Hot water to dilute glaze
- 1/2 tsp Za'atar
Toppings
- Fresh mint optional
- Pine nuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Wash, peel, and slice carrots into 2-bite sized sticks.
- Add carrot sticks to a large bowl, and drizzle generously with olive oil.
- Season with garlic powder, za'atar, cumin, red chili flakes, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and place carrots onto it in a single layer.
- Roast at 375°F for 20-25 mins. flipping halfway.
- While the carrots are roasting, combine the Maple Tahini Glaze ingredients and whisk together until fully combined. Taste and adjust ingredients as needed. The consistency should be fairly thick but drizzly.
- When the carrots are finished roasting, wait a few minutes for them to cool.
- Plate and top with the maple tahini glaze, fresh mint, and pine nuts.
