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The Best Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Carrots

These spiced up carrots and sweet potatoes are fast, foolproof and full of vibrant flavors. Silky on the inside and golden on the outside, it’s a side dish that works for any meal or occasion, no need to wait for the holidays.

Ingredients

Scale
  • ¾ lb/340g carrots (about 6), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ¾ lb/340g sweet potatoes (about 1 large or 2 small), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons/22ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons/22ml fresh squeezed orange juice
  • The zest from ½ an orange
  • 1 large clove of garlic, grated on a microplane
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Place carrots and sweet potatoes on the sheet pan and toss with oil, orange juice, zest, garlic and spices until thoroughly coated.
  3. Arrange carrots and sweet potatoes in a single layer, roast for 30 minutes or until lightly browned at the edges and fork tender, stirring halfway through.
  4. Serve warm.