My favorite recipe for honey roasted carrots is made even better with a drizzle of our simple, homemade tahini sauce.
2 pounds carrots, scrubbed clean or peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander or ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup (80ml) well-stirred tahini, try homemade tahini
1 garlic clove, finely grated
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Pinch fine sea salt
2 to 6 tablespoons lukewarm water
Pinch cumin, optional
Pinch cayenne, optional
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, optional
1Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or dish large enough to hold the carrots in a single layer. (A little oil on the pan prevents sticking). Or line with parchment paper.
2Cut the carrots into sticks about 2 to 3 inches long. For thicker carrots, cut them in half lengthwise for even cooking.
3Whisk together the olive oil, honey, coriander, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add the carrots to the bowl and toss them until they’re well coated with the mixture.
4Spread the carrots in a single layer on your prepared baking sheet.
Roast in the oven for about 20 minutes or until tender and lightly browned.
5Whisk tahini, garlic paste, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt in a bowl until combined. The mixture may thicken and look lumpy. Whisk in the water, a tablespoon at a time, until the consistency of runny yogurt.
6Stir in the cumin, cayenne pepper, and parsley. Taste for seasoning and adjust with additional salt or lemon juice.
7Drizzle the tahini sauce over the roasted carrots. Serve.