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Printed August 31, 2026

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Harissa Honey Roasted Carrots

Name: Harissa Honey Roasted Carrots
Ingredients: 2 lbs rainbow carrots, scrubbed and halved lengthwise; 3 tablespoons harissa paste; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup pistachios, roughly chopped

Sweet meets heat in this North African-inspired side that transforms humble carrots into something you'll crave. The glaze alone is worth the price of admission.

1 min Mild Rebel 5 ingredients

Ingredients

2 lbs rainbow carrots, scrubbed and halved lengthwise
3 tablespoons harissa paste
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup pistachios, roughly chopped

Preparation

Rainbow carrots aren't just pretty—they actually have subtle flavor differences. Purple carrots are slightly peppery, yellow ones more mellow, and orange the sweetest. When you coat them all in a harissa-honey glaze and roast them until their edges crisp up, you get layers of flavor that make vegetables feel like the main event.

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together harissa paste, honey, and olive oil until well combined.
Add carrots and toss until every piece is coated in the spicy-sweet mixture.
Arrange carrots in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until caramelized and tender with crispy edges.
Transfer to a serving platter and immediately scatter chopped pistachios over the top for crunch and richness.

Make it a meal: Serve these over Greek yogurt or labneh with warm flatbread for a light but satisfying dinner that showcases vegetables at their best.

5-Ingredient Magic

Harissa Honey Roasted Carrots

July 9, 2026 1 min read Mild Rebel 5 ingredients

Sweet meets heat in this North African-inspired side that transforms humble carrots into something you'll crave. The glaze alone is worth the price of admission.

Ingredients

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2 lbs rainbow carrots, scrubbed and halved lengthwise
3 tablespoons harissa paste
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup pistachios, roughly chopped

The Story & Steps

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together harissa paste, honey, and olive oil until well combined.
Add carrots and toss until every piece is coated in the spicy-sweet mixture.
Arrange carrots in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until caramelized and tender with crispy edges.
Transfer to a serving platter and immediately scatter chopped pistachios over the top for crunch and richness.

Make it a meal: Serve these over Greek yogurt or labneh with warm flatbread for a light but satisfying dinner that showcases vegetables at their best.

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