Roasted Carrots with Za'atar
This simple, four-ingredient dish of roasted carrots with the lemony middle eastern spice mix, za'atar, is a terrific side to serve with almost any meal, and it couldn't be simpler to make.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 71kcal
Equipment
- Bowl for mixing
Ingredients
- 6 medium carrots (chopped into spears 2 inches long and ½ inch wide)
- 2 teaspoons za'atar (divided)
- ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Optional ingredient for garnish
- 2 tablespoon parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the carrots in a big bowl with 1 teaspoon of za'atar, ground cumin, olive oil and salt and ground black pepper. Toss well to mix.
- Spread the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast the carrots for 25 to 30 minutes. Flip the carrots over halfway through cooking so both sides get lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven, return to the bowl, then toss with remaining teaspoon of za'atar.
- Garnish with parsley, if using. Serve hot, warm or cold.
Notes
- I used multicolored carrots which look pretty, but regular orange carrots or any color carrots work perfectly in this recipe and will be just as tasty.
- The za'atar blend is added twice during this recipe--half before roasting and the other half after, for the best flavor.
- A bit of parsley sprinkled over the carrots at the end adds a pop of flavor, but it's not necessary. You can add cilantro or lemon zest for a slightly different flavor finish.
Nutrition
Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Potassium: 312mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 15477IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg