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Flavorful Pomegranate-Glazed Roasted Carrots with Toasted Hazelnuts

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A quick and easy side dish featuring roasted carrots glazed with tangy pomegranate molasses and topped with crunchy toasted hazelnuts, perfect for holiday meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds (680 grams) carrots, peeled and cut into uniform sticks or baby carrots
  • 3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup (about 60 grams) toasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped
  • A small handful fresh parsley or thyme, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toast ½ cup hazelnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant. Transfer to a plate to cool, then roughly chop.
  3. Prepare the glaze by whisking together 3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic if using. Warm gently on low heat for 2-3 minutes if desired.
  4. Peel and cut carrots into uniform sticks or use baby carrots. Toss carrots in the glaze until fully coated. Let sit for 5 minutes if time permits.
  5. Arrange carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet without overcrowding.
  6. Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until carrots are tender with caramelized edges.
  7. Remove from oven, season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Toss with toasted hazelnuts and chopped parsley or thyme before serving.

Notes

If you don’t have pomegranate molasses, substitute with 2 tablespoons fresh pomegranate juice mixed with 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar and reduced over heat. For a nut-free version, use toasted pumpkin seeds instead of hazelnuts. Roast carrots at high temperature (425°F) for best caramelization. Toss carrots halfway through roasting for even cooking. You can prep carrots in glaze a few hours ahead and refrigerate; bring to room temperature before roasting.

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