Caramelized Spicy Carrots

13 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup molasses, a thick and dark variety
  • 12 cup water
  • 14 cup olive oil
  • 14 cup butter, melted
  • 14 cup ginger, freshly peeled and grated
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seed
  • 12 teaspoon cardamom pod
  • 14 teaspoon nutmeg, fresh ground
  • 14 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 5 lbs medium carrots, with long green stems
  • 34 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 14 cup basil leaves, thinly sliced (chiffonade)
  • 14 cup mint leaf, thinly sliced (chiffonade)

Directions

  1. 1
    Peel and wash the carrots.
  2. 2
    Trim the greens down to about 1-2 inches.
  3. 3
    I like to leave the greens on for color on the serving platter.
  4. 4
    Lightly toast the coriander and cardamom pods.
  5. 5
    Grind in your spice grinder.
  6. 6
    Whisk together first 9 ingredients in a large bowl.
  7. 7
    Add carrots to mixture and coat well.
  8. 8
    Place carrots in 375 degree oven and roast until carrots are tender and liquids are reduced to a glaze.
  9. 9
    If needed during the cooking process add a little water and stir to prevent burning.
  10. 10
    The roasting process will take about 45-60 minutes.
  11. 11
    Pull out of the oven and season with some salt and pepper.
  12. 12
    Transfer carrots to a platter.
  13. 13
    Sprinkle pine nuts, basil, and mint over carrots to serve.

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