Coffee, cumin and maple glazed carrots
Coffee and carrots – who knew? This surprising pairing will elevate your dinner game. They’re a flavour bomb that’s simple to make but feels a little gourmet. The creamy, fresh yoghurt balances out the caramelised, rich glaze, and it just works! It’s the perfect side dish to accompany a cosy main like roast chicken, slow-cooked lamb or a veggie option like grilled halloumi. Dress it up with toasted hazelnuts to add crunch, but the real magic is in that unexpected coffee kick!
Ingredients
Method
Ingredients
- 5-7 large carrots, cut into quarters lengthwise
- 3 tbsp instant coffee
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 cup plain yoghurt
- A handful of fresh parsley, chopped (reserve some for garnish)
- 3 cloves garlic, finely sliced
Method
- Preheat your oven to 220°C bake. Toss the carrots evenly in 2 tbsp of olive oil.
- Line an oven tray with baking paper and spread the carrots out in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper.
- Roast the carrots in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Meanwhile, make the glaze. In a small bowl or dissolve the coffee in 2 tbsp hot water. Stir well to ensure its fully dissolved.
- Add maple syrup and cumin to the coffee mixture and stir until combined.
- After 20 minutes, remove the carrots from the oven and brush most of the glaze evenly over them using a pastry brush (or drizzle with a spoon). Toss gently to coat and reserve a couple of tablespoons of glaze. Return the carrots to the oven and roast for another 15 minutes, or until cooked to your liking and slightly caramelised.
- In a separate bowl mix the yoghurt, parsley and garlic together. Season with salt and pepper and spread this over your serving plate to create a base.
- Arrange the roasted, glazed carrots on top of the yoghurt. Drizzle the remaining glaze and sprinkle with the reserved parsley.
Top tips:
- To make it a little fancy and add crunch, garnish with toasted nuts. Hazelnuts complement the flavours perfectly.
- Taste the glaze as you make it and adjust to your liking. You can use ground coffee instead of instant if preferred.