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Roasted Spiced Carrots with Pistachios

A delicious Spring side dish with a Mediterranean flair!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 185 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 1 pound baby carrots
  • ½ pound spring onions or regular onions
  • 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons canola vegetable or grapeseed oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro fresh roughly chopped
  • ⅓ cup pistachios shelled
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 450°.
  2. Scrub the carrots to remove any dirt and trim the green parts. Depending on the size of the carrots, cut the large ones in half so that they're roughly the same diameter as the smaller carrots, for more even cooking times (I had lots of different sized ones). Trim the root and stem from the onions, peel and slice into wedges. Transfer carrots and onions to a large, rimmed baking sheet.
  3. In a small bowl combine the paprika, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon, salt, pepper and sugar. Drizzle the olive oil over the vegetables and toss with your hands until they are well coated. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the vegetables and toss again so that they are evenly coated. Spread the vegetables out on the baking sheet in a single layer.
  4. Bake the vegetables for 20 minutes or until tender. Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with the pistachios, mint and cilantro. Serve with lemon wedges to squeeze on the vegetables for a bright hit of citrus.

Nutrition Information

Calories 185kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 390mg (16%) Potassium 561mg (16%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 16785IU (336%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 97mg (10%) Iron 2.8mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 185

% Daily Value*

Calories 185kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 390mg 16%
Potassium 561mg 12%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 16785IU 336%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 97mg 10%
Iron 2.8mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.