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Bag of fresh carrots

Roasted carrots with cumin, turmeric and coriander

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bag of rainbow carrots peeled
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds lightly toasted
  • ½ teaspoon coriander seeds lightly toasted
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter at room temperature
  • ½ chili powder
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Cut the carrots in half lengthwise and crosswise. Place in a bowl and toss with the olive oil, salt and pepper, and thyme leaves.
  • Heat cast iron skillet in the oven for 5 minutes. Now add carrots and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring the carrots every 10 minutes.
  • While the carrots are in the oven, place the cumin and coriander seeds in a mortar and grind using the pestle. Add the soft butter, turmeric, chili powder, and mash with the pestle.
  • Remove the carrots from the oven when done. The carrots should look slightly tender & caramelized.
  • Add the spiced butter to the carrots and & finish with freshly chopped mint. Toss, taste, and add salt and pepper. Enjoy!

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