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Have you tried Berbere spice before? If not, I urge you to buy this Ethiopian spice and try it when roasting root vegetables, especially carrots! Berbere is a delicious and exotic spice that complements carrots perfectly!
Allow me to tell you a little bit about this wonderful spice!
What is Berbere Spice?
Berbere spice is a spice mix used in Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisines. It's a mixture of spices and blends typically differ but may include paprika, salt, coriander, ginger, cinnamon, chili peppers, black pepper, and/or cumin. It is used to make Doro Wat, the national dish of Ethiopia.
The taste of Berbere is spicy, but not in a chili pepper hot and spicy way. I'm referring more to the complex flavors and profile that includes the chili as well as warming spices and citrusy flavors as well.
In addition to using Berbere for meats, stews, and even fruits, it's absolutely fantastic on carrots, as you will experience in this recipe!
Why You Will Love This Roast Carrot Recipe!
Many carrot recipes include ingredients such as maple syrup or brown sugar. However, I think the carrots are sweet enough on their own and love to have this more savory option to turn to as I don't have much of a sweet tooth.
So if you are like me, you'll love this Roasted Carrots With Berbere Spice Recipe because:
- It's super easy to make a perfect side dish that will lend an exotic flair to any meal!
- Roasting carrots brings out the best in this root vegetable. Adding the Berbere spice adds spicy, citrusy, and warm flavors to the natural sweetness of the carrots, which makes this irresistibly delish!
- This great recipe is quick and you can have this easy side dish on your dinner table to enjoy in about 30 minutes! These are great for a weeknight meal!
- A delicious side dish, these wonderfully spiced carrots are also superb for special occasions such as a holiday meal.
Now I'll tell you what you'll need to make this incredible and simple side dish!
🥘 Ingredients
Here are the simple ingredients you will need to make this perfect side dish:
- Carrots; I love using rainbow carrots, but regular carrots are perfectly awesome as well!
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Butter
- Berbere spice
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh parsley
Many well stocked grocery stores now sell berbere spice mix. However if you are not able to buy this at your local grocery store, I have linked to Amazon for convenience sake.
Although I am using mature carrots, you could easily turn this into a baby carrots recipe by selecting baby-cut carrots.
So now let me show you how to make this easy recipe using amazing Ethiopian Berbere spice!
🔪 Instructions
To make this roasted carrots with Berbere spice recipe, start by preheating your oven to 400F. Peel and cut the whole carrots into pieces that are as close to the same size as you can get them. You can use the picture as a guide as to how to cut them.
Place carrots on a roasting tray or sheet pan, then drizzle the olive oil over the carrots. Add the cut up pieces of butter on top of the carrots and then add the spices. Stir to coat the carrots with the spices and the oil and spread the carrots out in a single layer as best you can so that they are not crowding each other.
You could also combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and then add them to your roasting tray.
Roast the carrots in your hot oven for 20-30 minutes or until the carrots are fork tender. Toss carrots halfway through the roasting process.
PLEASE NOTE: I didn't use any parchment paper or aluminum foil on my roasting tray when I roasted my carrots. However, you may want to do this for easier cleanup.
Taste the carrots and add additional seasoning if desired then garnish with minced parsley if you like.
And now your delicious and easy side dish is ready to enjoy! How easy was that? 😃
Suggestions for Serving
These Berbere carrots are wonderful to lend an exotic touch to busy weeknights. They are ideal to pair with your favorite main dishes, and I particularly love serving these with Pan Fried Trout and steamed white or brown rice for a light and healthy meal.
You'll love the incredible flavors of these Berbere spiced carrots! I hope this will become your favorite way of making carrots!
Please find the full step by step recipe with detailed instructions in the printable recipe card below.
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FAQ
Berbere spice is a spice mix used in Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisines. It's a mixture of spices and blends typically differ but may include paprika, salt, coriander, ginger, cinnamon, chili peppers, black pepper, and/or cumin. It is used to make Doro Wat, the national dish of Ethiopia.
You want to roast carrots at a higher temperature, somewhere between 400F and 425F. This will result in crisp and tender carrots.
Store any leftover roasted carrots in an airtight container in your refrigerator, and consume within 3-4 days.
Some Other Recipes You May Enjoy!
Here are some other delicious recipes that you may enjoy:
- Roasted Rutabaga and Carrots
- Italian Peas and Ham Frozen Peas Recipe
- Incredibly Delicious Brussels Sprouts
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Roasted Carrots With Berbere Spice Recipe
Equipment
- 1 roasting pan could also use a sheet pan
Ingredients
- 1 lb carrots peeled and cut into bite sized pieces; rainbow carrots are exceptional for this recipe!
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter cut into 4-6 pieces
- ½ ts Berbere spice
- ¼ ts salt
- ¼ ts pepper
- 1 ts parsley optional; minced as garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F. Peel and cut the whole carrots into pieces that are as close to the same size as you can get them. You can use the picture as a guide as to how to cut them.
- Place carrots on a roasting tray then drizzle the olive oil over the carrots. Add the cut up pieces of butter on top of the carrots and then add the spices. Stir to coat the carrots with the spices and the oil and spread the carrots out in a single layer as best you can so that they are not crowding each other. (You could also combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and then add them to your roasting tray.) Roast the carrots for 20-30 minutes or until the carrots are fork tender. Toss them ½ way through roasting.
- Taste the carrots and add additional seasoning if desired then garnish with minced parsley if you like. Enjoy this delicious dish as a wonderful and healthy side dish to accompany your favorite mains!
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