Cashew Free Glazed Greek Oregano Roasted Carrots
Roasted carrots get a serious glow-up here, thanks to a sticky maple and lemon glaze laced with dried Greek oregano and a whisper of red pepper heat. The garlic-infused olive oil does a lot of heavy lifting in the flavor department, helping the carrots caramelize beautifully against the hot sheet pan before the glaze ever hits them. That two-stage roasting method — first getting the carrots golden and tender, then lacquering them with the sweet-savory glaze — is what makes the edges so deeply caramelized and irresistible. Every ingredient in this dish is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved; it's just straightforward, wholesome cooking. A scatter of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon at the end keeps things bright and a little herbaceous. This works equally well as a weeknight side or something impressive enough to bring to a dinner party, and it comes together on a single baking sheet with minimal cleanup.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ lb carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise if thick
- 2 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the glaze
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried greek oregano
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange the carrots in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, making sure they are not overlapping.
- 2
Drizzle the garlic-infused olive oil over the carrots, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly. Spread them cut-side down in a single layer.
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