Honey-Maple Roasted Carrots

Categories: Vegetables-Carrots

Ingredients

• 2 lb. carrots, peeled and sliced on a long angle into pieces about 3 inches long
• 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
• 2 Tbsp. honey
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp. coarse salt
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds
• 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves or 1 tsp. dried
• 1 Tbsp. thinly sliced fresh chives
• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds m(optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet.
2. Place carrots on pan and drizzle with olive oil, maple syrup and honey. Sprinkle with coriander, salt and pepper.. toss to coat. Spread carrots in a single layer.
3. Roast 10 minutes, remove from oven and stir. Return to oven and roast another 15 to 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until tender and some of the edges are browned.
4. Sprinkle sesame seeds, thyme leaves and chives over carrots and stir. Transfer to a serving bowl and scatter with the pomegranate seeds, if using.

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