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Printed September 2, 2026
Printed September 2, 2026
5-Ingredient Magic
Pomegranate-Ginger Carrots
Roasted carrots get a jewel-toned makeover with tangy pomegranate molasses and warming ginger. Vegetable sides have never looked this glamorous.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise
- 3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
Preparation
Pomegranate molasses is the secret weapon hiding in Middle Eastern grocery stores—thick, tangy, and complex. Combined with fresh ginger, it transforms ordinary carrots into something worth writing home about.
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss carrots with olive oil, grated ginger, and a generous pinch of salt.
- Roast for 20 minutes, then flip carrots and roast another 10-15 minutes until tender and caramelized at the edges.
- Remove from oven and immediately toss with pomegranate molasses while still hot.
- Transfer to a serving platter and scatter pomegranate seeds over the top for jewel-like bursts of freshness.
The heat from the roasted carrots helps the molasses coat every surface, creating a glossy, lacquered appearance. Don't skip the fresh pomegranate seeds—their juicy pop provides essential contrast to the concentrated sweetness of the molasses.
