Quick Weeknights · Moroccan
Roasted Carrots with Harissa
I roast these baby carrots until tender, then glaze them with spicy, vibrant harissa to highlight their natural sweetness.
Why This Works
Roasting carrots intensifies their natural sweetness, which serves as the perfect canvas for the heat and smoky depth of the harissa.
The Upgrade
Add a sprinkle of toasted cumin seeds over the finished dish for extra aromatics.
Chef's Secret
Michelin TechniqueThe high heat is essential to caramelize the honey-harissa glaze into a candy-like coating on the carrots.
Ingredients
Total time including resting: 30 min
Directions
Preheat oven to 400°F.
5 minToss carrots with olive oil, harissa, and honey in a large bowl.
3 minArrange carrots in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking tray.
2 minRoast until the carrots are tender and the glaze has thickened and become syrupy.
15 minToss halfway through to ensure even caramelization.
5 minRemove from oven when deeply browned at the tips.
2 minServe on a bed of cool greek yogurt.
1 minTop with freshly chopped cilantro.
2 minWine Pairing
Gamay
Red Wine
The BottleJean-Paul Brun Terres Dorées Beaujolais
The low tannins and bright, crunchy red fruit of a Gamay allow the sweetness of the roasted carrots to shine. Its inherent spice notes play beautifully with the heat of the harissa without clashing.
Nutrition per Serving
160
calories
3g
protein
22g
carbs
8g
fat
Make It a Complete Meal
Sides the kitchen recommends alongside this dish.
Side Dish
Quinoa with Lemon
Fluffy quinoa cooked with lemon zest provides a protein-packed, neutral base for the spicy, sweet harissa carrots.
Ingredients
Directions
Combine quinoa, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes to steam.
Remove the lid and fluff the grains gently with a fork.
Fold in the olive oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice until evenly distributed.
Adjust salt to taste and serve warm.
Side Dish
Toasted Almond Slivers
Sprinkle toasted almonds over the carrots to add a satisfying, nutty crunch to the tender roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
Directions
Place a small sauté pan over medium-low heat.
Add the butter and allow it to melt until it begins to foam.
Introduce the almond slivers to the pan, tossing constantly to ensure uniform color.
Toast for 3 to 5 minutes until the almonds reach a deep golden brown hue.
Remove from heat immediately to prevent carryover burning.
Season with fleur de sel and garnish the roasted carrots while warm.
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