Moroccan-Spiced Roasted Carrots

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

Carrots are combined with a blend of fragrant spices in this simple, oven-roasted, Moroccan-inspired side dish that pairs well with any meat.

Ingredients

2 pounds carrots, cut into thick slices
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
aluminum foil

Directions

1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2 Toss carrots in a bowl with olive oil, lemon juice, sugar, cumin, cinnamon, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Transfer to a large roasting pan and arrange in a single layer.
3 Roast in the preheated oven, turning often, 20 to 30 minutes.