Roasted Baby Carrots In Fig Honey Syrup

This delicious dish comes to us from The Humble Table's chef Kirstie Harris. 

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Photography By | March 04, 2020

Ingredients

SERVINGS: 4 Serving(s)
Carrots
  • 1 pound baby carrots, cleaned and peeled
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
Syrup
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/3 cup local honey
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup dried figs, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • sliced toasted almonds
  • fresh thyme sprigs

Preparation

1.  Preheat oven to 425F. To prepare carrots, combine all ingredients and place on sheet pan. Roast 20 – 25 minutes or until cooked through.

2,  To prepare syrup, place ingredients in small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes or until thick.

3.  Drizzle over carrots and toss. Top with almonds and thyme.

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Ingredients

SERVINGS: 4 Serving(s)
Carrots
  • 1 pound baby carrots, cleaned and peeled
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
Syrup
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/3 cup local honey
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup dried figs, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • sliced toasted almonds
  • fresh thyme sprigs
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