🥕 Honey Roasted Carrots with Cranberries & Walnuts
Mediterranean • Sweet–Savory • Holiday Perfect
⭐ Ingredients
For the Carrots
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1 kg carrots, peeled and cut into sticks (or use baby carrots)
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2–3 tbsp olive oil
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2–3 tbsp honey
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1 tbsp lemon juice or orange juice
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp cinnamon (optional but amazing)
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Salt & black pepper to taste
Toppings
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½ cup dried cranberries (or pomegranate seeds)
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½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
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Fresh parsley (or mint)
Optional Mediterranean Glaze
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1 tbsp honey
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp lemon zest
⭐ Instructions
1. Preheat oven
Heat to 220°C (425°F) for maximum caramelization.
2. Prepare the carrots
In a bowl, toss carrots with:
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olive oil
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honey
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lemon/orange juice
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garlic powder
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paprika
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cinnamon (optional)
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salt & pepper
Mix well until evenly coated.
3. Roast
Spread carrots on a sheet pan in a single layer.
Roast 25–35 minutes, flipping halfway, until:
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edges caramelized
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centers tender
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color deep and glossy
4. Add toppings
Once out of the oven, sprinkle:
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dried cranberries
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chopped walnuts
The warmth softens the cranberries and toasts the walnuts lightly.
5. Drizzle (optional but delicious)
Mix:
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1 tbsp honey
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1 tbsp olive oil
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lemon zest
Drizzle over the warm carrots.
6. Finish
Top with fresh parsley or mint.
🍽️ Serve With
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Roast chicken or turkey
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Grilled salmon or cod
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Mediterranean couscous
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Feta or goat cheese on top (amazing!)
