Description
Delightful and simple roasted baby rainbow carrots and radishes tossed with fresh thyme and drizzled with a sweet, earthy honey turmeric glaze, garnished with nutty hemp seeds for a flavorful and healthy side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Carrots & Radishes
- 2 bunches baby rainbow carrots, stems removed and peeled
- 1 bunch radishes, tops and bottoms trimmed
- Canola oil, for tossing
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Honey Turmeric Glaze
- 2 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- Hemp seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare vegetables: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Peel and halve the baby rainbow carrots lengthwise. Trim the tops and bottoms of the radishes lightly, preserving their exterior, then halve them lengthwise as well.
- Toss vegetables with oil and seasoning: In a large mixing bowl, coat the carrots and radishes evenly with canola oil. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, ensuring all pieces are well coated for optimal roasting flavor.
- Arrange and roast with thyme: Spread the prepared carrots and radishes onto a baking sheet in a single, even layer. Scatter the fresh thyme sprigs over the vegetables. Place the baking sheet in the heated oven and roast for 20 minutes to develop a tender, caramelized texture.
- Prepare honey turmeric glaze: While the vegetables roast, whisk together the honey and ground turmeric in a small bowl until fully combined, creating a smooth glaze.
- Glaze and finish roasting: After 20 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Drizzle approximately three-quarters of the honey turmeric glaze evenly over the roasted vegetables. Return the baking sheet to the oven and continue roasting for an additional 4 minutes, allowing the glaze to meld and slightly caramelize.
- Serve garnished: Transfer the roasted carrots and radishes to a serving plate. Drizzle the remaining honey turmeric glaze on top and sprinkle evenly with hemp seeds for added texture and flavor. Serve warm as a delightful side dish.
Notes
- You can substitute canola oil with olive oil for a richer flavor.
- Adjust honey quantity to your preferred level of sweetness.
- Fresh turmeric root can be used finely grated instead of ground turmeric for a more vibrant taste.
- Hemp seeds add a nice nutty crunch but can be omitted or replaced with toasted sesame seeds as desired.
- Ensure even layering on the baking sheet to allow all vegetables to roast uniformly.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days and gently reheated.