Za'atar Roasted Carrots
Enjoy as a side with your Christmas dinner, or as a side with chicken, pork, beef and lamb dishes.
Ingredients
- 1.5kg carrots see Notes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp za’atar
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 tbsp sesame seeds toasted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas mark 5. Peel and trim the carrots, then slice in halves or quarters lengthways if thick. Mix on a large baking tray with the oil, za’atar and plenty of seasoning.
- Roast for 45 to 50 mins, turning halfway through, until tender. Empty into a warmed serving dish, sprinkle over the sesame seeds and serve.
Notes
- Substitution – try this recipe with parsnips instead of carrots.
- Make ahead – prepare the recipe to the end of step 1, up to 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Complete the recipe to serve.
- This za’atar roasted carrots recipe is easily adapted if you’re cooking for less or more people – the photos are a quarter of the recipe to serve 2.