Recipe- Honey Roasted Carrots

Serves 6:

Honey-roasted carrots are a delightful addition to any meal, offering a perfect balance of natural sweetness and savoury goodness. This simple recipe transforms the humble carrot into a vibrant and flavorful side dish, perfect for everyday dinners and special occasions. The magic lies in the roasting process, where the carrots are coated in a luscious blend of honey and a mixture of herbs and spices and baked until tender and caramelised.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp fennel seeds
• 1/2 orange, zested
• 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
• 1kg reindeer carrots, peeled, halved lengthways
• 2 tbs honey
• 6 sprigs thyme
• 1 1/2 cup Greek-style yoghurt

Method

1. Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan-forced. Grease a large baking tray.
2. Combine cumin, fennel seeds, zest and oil in a large bowl. Add carrot, season, then toss to coat. Arrange on tray and bake for 20 minutes. Drizzle over honey, scatter over thyme and bake for a further 20 minutes or until carrots are tender.
3. Dollop yoghurt on a platter, top with carrot, spoon over pan juices and serve.