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Cumin Roasted Carrots with Maple Lime Tahini Dressing

Side dishes perplex me. It’s like, create some food to compliment this main portion of your meal, but make sure it’s not too heavy or too light, and it absolutely can’t overpower the star of the dinner show (which is usually some sort of protein). Hello complicated. That’s why side dishes always seem to get the boot. Who wants to spend time on a SIDE? Well now you can, because cumin roasted carrots with maple lime tahini dressing is the perfect side dish to any meat, with very little effort.

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This paleo side dish is perfect to compliment any protein for dinner! So easy, this tasty cumin roasted carrot side dish with a flavor-packed maple lime tahini dressing is a WINNER!

To prove how insanely easy this is, let me share a story. I whipped this up while trying to get my son to go down for his nap. If you are a mom, you know that nap time is CRUCIAL to mommy sanity. Seriously my eyes are big and serious as I type this. Crucial people.

I laid him down with a few books and said, “Ok nigh nigh. Time to nap” and ran out of the room as if I lingered he may have some magical power to keep me from escaping. I headed down to the kitchen, threw a pound of carrots on a baking sheet, with a mixture of olive oil, salt, and cumin powder, then placed it into the oven at 375 degrees and set the timer for 40 minutes.

BOOM BOOM BOOM

Books have been chucked out of the crib and an angry muffled sound is coming from upstairs. I choose not to turn the sound on the monitor because it gives me anxiety.

“He’ll go down. Breathe. He will totally tire out and go down…” I repeat this mantra to myself. But his angry sounds are getting louder.

I find a small bowl and combine two tablespoons tahini paste, lime juice, maple syrup, and water. Mix it around until well combined.

You can't miss this maple lime tahini dressing over smoky spiced roasted carrots. An amazing vegetable side for any meal

“MOOOOOOOOOMMMMMAAA!!! GRRRR!!! BAAAAH!” Even the dog looks concerned. So I head upstairs, apprehensively go in to his room and do those whole horse and pony show once again. “GO NIGHT NIGHT”. He’s happy, but sort testing me. I’m on to his game – he knows exactly how to get me, with those big brown eyes and curls. Especially when he grabs my face to bring it close to his. “Ok, I love you too. Time to sleep”.

A few more rounds of this and before I know it, the timer on the oven is going off. I take the roasted carrots off of the baking sheet and place them on a serving platter, then drizzle the maple lime tahini dressing all over those glorious roasted carrots.

I think he’s finally starting to wear himself out. So I grab my camera and take a few shots to prove to all you wonderful friends that this dish is super easy, really tasty, and pretty!

Turn your roasted carrots up a notch with this maple lime tahini dressing. A super easy and tasty paleo side dish everyone will LOVE!

Moral of the story? If I can make an elegant side in between nap time struggles, you can do the same, in any circumstance. These cumin roasted carrots with maple lime tahini dressing are perfect for any season, any dish. That tahini is like frosting on the cake – sweet, slightly tart, and perfect with warmed, spiced carrots.

Love tahini as much as I do? Try these recipes that include tahini: Lebanese Beef Zucchini Boats, No Bean Roasted Carrot Hummus, and a seasonal favorite, Soft and Chewy Paleo Gingerbread Cookies.

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Cumin Roasted Carrots with Maple Lime Tahini Dressing

This paleo side dish is perfect to compliment any protein for dinner! So easy, this tasty cumin roasted carrot side dish with a flavor-packed maple lime tahini dressing is a WINNER!

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  • Author: Physical Kitchness
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb carrots
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoons tahini paste
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees
  2. Wash and pat dry the carrots. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, and cumin. Mix well
  3. Lay all the carrots on a baking sheet and drizzle the olive oil mixture on top. You may want to use your hands to ensure the carrots are evenly coated
  4. Place into the oven and let roast for 40 minutes, or until soft. Flipping half way through
  5. Meanwhile, combine the tahini, juice if 1/2 lime, maple syrup, and water in a small bowl. Mix well
  6. Once the carrots are finish roasting, place on a serving platter and drizzle the tahini dressing on top
  7. Serve immediately

 

 

This paleo side dish is perfect to compliment any protein for dinner! So easy, this tasty cumin roasted carrot side dish with a flavor-packed maple lime tahini dressing is a WINNER!
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  1. Carrots are always a hit in our house, and I love that this is a creative and new way to use up that jar of tahini that’s been sitting in my refrigerator forever! I never know what to do with it (other than make hummus), but it’s SO good!

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    • Homemade hummus is the best! I also use tahini with maple syrup on my baked sweet potatoes. Definitely have to try that (and this recipe of course). Thanks Blair!

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    • BABY FEVER?!?!? YES!!!!!!!! Ok can I just say when you are pregnant your already AMAZING treats and desserts are going to be like, Food Network worthy (but let’s be real, they are already). Pregnancy and sweets = life. Thanks dear. xoxo

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  16. I love the idea of this recipe! I am currently living in an RV and I think I would modify the cooking of the carrots to bbqing instead of baking since we don’t really have an oven. It is really hard to find fresh vegetables in certain parts of the country as we travel around, but your can ALWAYS find carrots, this recipe will be awesome!

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    • I bet these would even taste BETTER grilled! But I LOVE grilled veggies – there’s just something about that yummy charred goodness! And you are so right, everyone has carrots. Good idea Andi!

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    • You are too funny. I love that you say it like that, and you don’t even have little ones (yet). You’ll be a pro at toddler-speak when you are a mommy! Thanks Carly!

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  25. Oh man, nap time can be sooo great…when they sleep, lol. Love this, looks so yummy. I think my family will totally gobble this up. I’m always looking for different side dishes. Thanks for sharing!!

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    • Luckily mine DOES sleep. But I get spoiled with 3 hour naps so on that ‘off’ day he only goes down for an hour I’m so crabby. I SHOULD be thankful for any nap, right?! I hope your fam loves this Jenn.

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