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Thanksgiving Side Dish

Roasted Spiced Carrots with Agave and Pepitas

November 5, 2020 by Tamara Giebel Leave a Comment

An easy side dish full of flavor, Roasted Spiced Carrots with Agave and Pepitas bring rustic elegance to your table in just 20 minutes.

An easy side dish full of flavor, Roasted Spiced Carrots with Agave and Pepitas bring rustic elegance to your table in just 20 minutes.

Side dishes like these Roasted Spiced Carrots with Agave and Pepitas are always good to have on hand. Roasting carrots bring out the most flavor with the least amount of effort. Adding a hint of paprika and cumin accentuates the earthiness and the agave and pepitas finish off the flavor profile with a sweet crunch.

When creating a simple side dish like these Roasted Spiced Carrots with Agave and Pepitas, choose the best ingredients available to you. I like using organic rainbow carrots for an eye catching display. They really stand out and have a sweeter taste to them.

Preparing carrots with the green tops still attached is easy. Just cut off the majority of the greens, leaving about an inch for color. Using a vegetable peeler, peel away the outer layer of the carrot and extend up into the green. This will ensure that you have a nice, fresh looking carrot and remove any dirt that may have been left around the edges.

Ingredients

  • Carrots – I like the look of rainbow carrots, found in the organic section of the produce department. Leave about an inch of the green top on.
  • Paprika – Ground paprika or smoked paprika for a mild spice and sweetness.
  • Cumin – Ground cumin adds a warm earthy taste,
  • Agave Syrup – Often near the honey or baking aisle of the grocery, adds a natural sweetness.
  • Pepitas – Roasted pepitas add a crunchy texture, find them near the sunflower seeds.

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Place cleaned carrots on sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil.
  3. Mix together paprika and cumin, rub over carrots.
  4. Roast at 425 degrees for about 20 minutes.
  5. Remove from oven to a serving dish. Drizzle with agave and garnish with pepitas.
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An easy side dish full of flavor, Roasted Spiced Carrots with Agave and Pepitas bring rustic elegance to your table.

Roasted Spiced Carrots with Agave and Pepitas

An easy side dish full of flavor, Roasted Spiced Carrots with Agave and Pepitas bring rustic elegance to your table.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Thanksgiving, Vegetarian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 dozen carrots with green tops peeled leaving an inch of green top
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp agave syrup
  • 1 tbsp. roasted, salted pepitas

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Place carrots on sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil.
  • Mix together paprika and cumin. Rub over carrots.
  • Roast in 425 degree oven for about 20 minutes. * Timing will depend on how thick your carrots are.
  • Remove from oven to serving dish, drizzle with agave syrup and garnish with pepitas.

Filed Under: Side Dish, Thanksgiving Tagged With: Roasted Vegetables, Thanksgiving Side Dish

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