Looking for the perfect side dish thats easy to make, delicious to eat and pair with almost anything you serve it with? These Sweet Spicy Carrots & Fennel are just the ticket and will wow you guests without much effort. This dish mixes a subtle sweetness with a kick of red pepper to create a the perfect combo.

This recipe can be made as a side dish or used for meal prep for the week to throw in a salad or eat as a snack. So many options to use this recipe up and you will be surprised how quickly it goes! I think the combo of the crunchy carrots and the richness of the fennel come together beautifully.

Sweet Spicy Carrots & Fennel Ingredients

1/4 cup Olive Oil Extra Virgin
1 large bulb Fennel
10 Carrots
1 Tbsp Honey
1 tsp Garlic minced
1.5 tsp Cumin Ground
1/2 tsp Sea Salt
2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar ( I use Braggs ACV)
1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes ***Optional

photo of sweet and spicy carrots and fennel with a fun black banner on the side with pink lettering saying Sweet Spicy Carrots & Fennel. Be sure to follow me at www.sprouting-vitality.com or on instagram @sproutingvitality for more recipes and travel tips. #kenzinthekitch #mckenzieonthemove — Best combo of flavor with honey & red pepper flakes.

Recipe Directions

Preheat Oven to 400 degrees.
Slice Carrots & Fennel and place in a large bowl. In a separate bowl combine all dry spices and mix. Then whisk in olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar and garlic.
Pour dressing over the top of the carrots and fennel and toss until completely coated. Pour on to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, this helps keep the carrots and fennel from burning.
Place in oven and roast for 30 min.
I topped mine with red pepper flakes and diced fennel fronds.

Sweet Spicy Carrots & Fennel

a perfect duo of honey and red pepper flakes bringing together a sweet and spicy combo in ever bite. The roasted carrots and fennel have a little bite along with tons of texture and flavor.

Print Recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Course Side Dish

Equipment

Oven

Ingredients

1/4 cup Olive Oil Extra Virgin
1 large bulb Fennel
10 Carrots
1 Tbsp Honey
1 tsp Garlic minced
1.5 tsp Cumin Ground
1/2 tsp Sea Salt
2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes ***Optional

Instructions

Preheat Oven to 400 degrees.
Slice Carrots & Fennel and place in a large bowl. In a separate bowl combine all dry spices and mix. Then whisk in olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar and garlic.
Pour dressing over the top of the carrots and fennel and toss until completely coated. Pour on to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, this helps keep the carrots and fennel from burning.
Place in oven and roast for 30 min.
I topped mine with red pepper flakes and diced fennel fronds.

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