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This recipe for Harissa carrots is perfect for your next family dinner! Honey harissa carrots roasted with garlic, honey, and harissa spice topped with fresh mint make this incredibly warm and flavorful! And it only requires five ingredients!
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What You'll Need for These Honey Harissa Carrots:
Ingredients:
4-6 large carrots, peeled and cut into 3" length strips
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, crushed or chopped
2 teaspoons ground Harissa spice mix
1 tablespoon pure honey
One bunch of fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional)
Save those leftover carrot tops! Use them in a pesto or substitute for fresh parsley!
Equipment:
How to Make it with Harissa Spice:
This harissa carrots recipe could not be easier! Simply toss the prepped carrots in a large mixing bowl or baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit on the baking sheet lined with parchment or tin foil for at least 25 minutes until browning.
Drizzle with olive oil (optional) and top with fresh mint leaves.
Serve as a tasty side to with a main dish or enjoy them with your favorite grains!
How to Store it:
Store these honey harissa carrots in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator. If you want to freeze them, make sure they are completely cooled and store in an airtightt container or freezer-safe ziploc bag for 3 months.
Variations:
To make vegan, use maple syrup for the honey.
This recipe is naturally gluten-free!
Not a fan of carrots? Try other delicious root vegetables, such as parsnips, rhutabaga, celery root, or turnips. Butternut squash and cauliflower would also be perfect!
This harissa spice seasoning also pairs nicely with protein foods, such as salmon, tofu, and chicken!
Don't have a ground harissa spice blend? Harissa paste can also work! Just use less olive oil when tossing in with the carrots. Try 1-2 tablespoons of the paste and adjust the amount as needed depending on your desired level of spice.
If you enjoyed this honey harissa carrots recipe, I think you will enjoy my air fryer carrot fries and spiced carrots with curry!
Honey Harissa Carrots Recipe
This honey harissa carrots recipe uses only 5 ingredients making it the perfect vegetarian side to your next family dinner with warming harissa spice!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
4-6 large carrots, peeled and cut into 3" length strips
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, crushed or chopped
2 teaspoons ground Harissa spice mix
1 tablespoon pure honey
One bunch of fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Set aside a parchment-lined or non-stick baking sheet.
Toss the carrots in a large mixing bowl with the olive oil, garlic, harissa spice mix (see notes), and honey. Transfer the carrots to the baking sheet and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, rotating halfway, or until browning occurs.
Drizzle with olive oil (optional) and top with fresh mint leaves.
Serve with a main dish or enjoy with your favorite grains!
Notes
Harissa paste can be substituted for the ground harissa spice, use 1-2 tablespoons of the paste and use less of the olive oil.
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