Roasted Citrus Carrots

These carrots are tossed in a cinnamon citrus glaze after being roasted. They are Whole30 and Paleo compatible.

Prep:
5
minutes
Cook:
20
minutes
TOtal:
25
minutes

Ingredients

  • 24oz carrots, quartered and cut into 2-inch-long pieces
  • 1 1/2 C orange juice
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 1 T avocado oil
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Toss the carrots with avocado oil, sea salt, and pepper. Spread the carrots in a single layer on the sheet pan and place them in the oven to roast for 15-20 minutes.
  2. In a small saucepan add the orange juice, cumin, cinnamon, and orange zest. Place it on medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the mixture for about 20 minutes or until 1/4 cup remains.
  3. Toss the roasted carrots in the reduced orange glaze and serve. Enjoy!