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Printed September 1, 2026
Printed September 1, 2026
5-Ingredient Magic
Harissa-Honey Roasted Carrots
North African heat meets sticky sweetness in this dead-simple vegetable dish that'll make carrots the star of your dinner table.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise
- 3 tbsp harissa paste
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Flaky salt and fresh mint
Preparation
Carrots have natural sugars that intensify dramatically when roasted, making them the perfect canvas for the sweet-spicy combination of harissa and honey.
This dish looks stunning on a platter and tastes complex enough that guests will ask for the recipe, even though it's almost embarrassingly simple.
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Whisk together harissa paste, honey, and olive oil in a large bowl.
- Toss the carrots in the harissa-honey mixture until thoroughly coated.
- Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and caramelized at the edges.
- Transfer to a serving platter and finish with flaky salt and torn fresh mint leaves.
Heat level: Harissa varies in spiciness. Start with 2 tablespoons if you're heat-sensitive, and add more to taste.
