Caramelized Spiced Carrots Recipe

Name: Caramelized Spiced Carrots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup pomegranate molasses*; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted; 1/4 cup finely grated peeled fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 4 1/2 pounds medium carrots, peeled, stems trimmed to 1/2 inch; 3/4 cup pomegranate seeds; 3/4 cup pine nuts, toasted; 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves; 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh mint leaves

Servings: persons

1 cup pomegranate molasses*
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
1/4 cup finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 1/2 pounds medium carrots, peeled, stems trimmed to 1/2 inch
3/4 cup pomegranate seeds
3/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh mint leaves

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Preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Whisk 1/4 cup water, pomegranate molasses, and next 7 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Add carrots to pomegranate mixture and toss to coat. Divide carrots between 2 large rimmed baking sheets. Roast until carrots are tender and liquids are reduced to glaze, stirring twice and mixing in water by tablespoonfuls if needed to prevent burning, about 55 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm in 375u00b0F oven 10 minutes before serving.)
2
Transfer carrots to platter. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds, pine nuts, basil, and mint over carrots and serve.
3
*A thick pomegranate syrup; available at some supermarkets and Middle Eastern markets, and by mail from Adriana's Caravan (adrianascaravan.com).

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup pomegranate molasses*, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted, 1/4 cup finely grated peeled fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Caramelized Spiced Carrots falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Caramelized Spiced Carrots

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