Harissa and Maple Roasted Carrots

INGREDIENTS

2 garlic cloves, finely grated
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon harissa paste
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2½ pounds small rainbow carrots, scrubbed, tops trimmed to about ½", halved
1 lemon, thinly sliced, seeds removed

PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 450°. Whisk garlic, oil, maple syrup, harissa, and cumin seeds in a small bowl; season garlic mixture with salt and pepper.

Toss carrots and lemon with garlic mixture in a large roasting pan to coat; season with salt and pepper. Roast, tossing , until carrots are tender and lemons are caramelized, 35-40 minutes.

Recipe by Alison Roman, sourced from Bon Appetit.