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Butter-Roasted Carrots with Za’atar and Pomegranate Molasses

6 Servings

1 hour 20 minutes active

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Carrots roasted in a moderately hot oven for almost an hour become super-sweet and almost meltingly tender. We start them coated with olive oil but drizzle them with melted butter partway through roasting. The milk solids in the butter caramelize in the oven, adding a rich, nutty fragrance and flavor. Za’atar, a Middle Eastern seed and spice blend, and orange zest and juice bring complexity to the dish. Pistachios and sweet-tart pomegranate molasses are finishing touches that make this dish special. Bunch carrots—the type sold with their greens attached—are especially good here because they’re slender and fresh. If using carrots with especially thick upper portions, after halving them lengthwise, halve them again to create more uniform pieces.

6

Servings

1 hour

20 minutes active

Ingredients

  • 2½

    pounds slender carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise (see headnote)

  • 1

    tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Reviews
CYNTHIA E.
May 3, 2026
Fabulous Carrots
I just made these, the most delicious carrots I've ever eaten. Bar none.
Johanna T.
March 17, 2026
everybody loved these!
Made these carrots for a family dinner and they were a big hit!I I specifically made a big batch to have leftovers, but there were none.
KRISTI R.
December 1, 2025
Delicious and beautiful
This recipe made a beautiful holiday side. Loved the pomegranate molasses and orange flavor. No pomegranate molasses at my store so I reduced pomegranate juice and added a little maple syrup and it was perfect.
KATHLEEN S.
November 28, 2025
Yummy
I made these for Thanksgiving this year. 5 lbs carrots, and even though I used a bigger pan and cut carrots in quarters, they took much longer to roast than anticipated. The carrots were absolutely delicious, the dish got rave reviews. Will be making these again.
Marcia H.
May 6, 2025
Delicious carrots
I made the mistake of halving slender carrots lengthwise which meant they cooked to fast. Even over-roasted the flavors were delicious and we were sorry I didn’t make more.

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