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roasted carrots with sumac garnished with lemon zest and parsley on a serving plate.
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Oven Roasted Carrots with Sumac

Simple oven roasted carrots get an upgrade with this easy recipe! Tangy sumac, a Mediterranean pantry staple, balances the carrots' sweetness with zesty flavor. They're are roasted over high heat so they’re deliciously tender and every-so-slightly charred at the edges. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 people, as a side
Author: Suzy Karadsheh

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds large carrots
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons sumac
  • Zest of 1 lemon, for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  • Get ready. Position a rack in the center of your oven and heat to 425°F.
  • Prep the carrots. Trim off the stems, peel, then slice into 2-inch pieces on the diagonal (this gives you a larger surface for charring). Add to a large mixing bowl and toss with the olive oil, garlic powder, half of the sumac, and a big pinch of salt and pepper (about 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon each).
  • Soften the carrots. Spread the carrots on a large sheet pan in one single layer so that each carrot slice is touching the surface of the pan. Cover tightly with foil and roast, covered on the center rack until the carrots are just tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Char the carrots. Carefully uncover the pan, toss the carrots, and return to the oven. Roast, uncovered, until the carrots are nicely charred, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Finish and serve. As soon as you remove the carrots from the heat, sprinkle on the remaining 1 teaspoon of sumac and give everything a good toss in the pan. Transfer the carrots to a serving plate and garnish with the lemon zest and fresh parsley.

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Notes

  • If you have particularly large carrots, you may need to use two sheet trays. Roasting the carrots in one layer is essential–it will allow them to char and caramelize without getting steamed and limp.
  • Visit our shop to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients including olive oils, honey, jams, and spices.

Nutrition

Calories: 125.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.8g | Protein: 1.5g | Fat: 7.4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.1g | Sodium: 105.4mg | Potassium: 494.3mg | Fiber: 4.3g | Sugar: 7.2g | Vitamin A: 25371.4IU | Vitamin C: 10.7mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 0.6mg

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