Dairy Free Maple Roasted Carrots with Tahini Crema
These caramelized carrots hit that perfect sweet-savory note — maple syrup and a touch of cumin roast down into a glossy, golden crust that makes the cut sides almost candy-like at the edges. The real star is the tahini crema, a silky drizzle of sesame paste, fresh lemon juice, and grated garlic that comes together in minutes and tastes like something you'd order at a restaurant. No butter, no cream, no swaps needed — every ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so the dish works exactly as written without any compromise in richness or flavor. Tahini does the heavy lifting that cream or yogurt might in another recipe, giving you that luscious, coating texture without a drop of anything from a cow. It serves four and comes together on a single sheet pan, which makes it just as practical for a weeknight side as it is impressive enough for a dinner party platter. Finish it with pomegranate seeds and a handful of parsley and it looks genuinely stunning — the kind of dish people photograph before they eat it.
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4 servings
For the carrots
- 1 ½ lb medium carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the tahini crema
- ¼ cup tahini
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 tbsp pomegranate seeds (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, toss the carrots with the olive oil, maple syrup, cumin, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread them cut-side down in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each carrot so they roast rather than steam.
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