Sweet Potato And Carrot Recipe

Christopher Testani

Coated in orange juice and spices — in addition to the usual oil — this sweet potato, carrot, and onion mix pops with flavor.

Recipes adapted from Callie's Biscuits & Southern Traditions by Carrie Morey.

Cal/Serv: 290

Yields: 6 servings

Prep Time: 0 hours 10 mins

Total Time: 0 hours 50 mins

large sweet potatoes (about 1 1⁄2 pounds), peeled and ends removed, cut into 1⁄4-inch-by- 3-inch batonnets

medium carrots (about 1 pound), quartered lengthwise and cut into 3-inch pieces

large onion, cut into 1⁄2-inch- thick slices

large garlic cloves, minced

Juice of 1 orange (about 1/2 cup)

3 tbsp.

butter, melted

2 tbsp.

olive oil

1 tsp.

kosher salt

1 tsp.

sweet paprika

1/2 tsp.

ground cumin

1/2 tsp.

ground ginger

1/4 tsp.

ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp.

freshly ground black pepper

1/8 tsp.

cayenne pepper

mint leaves

1/2 c.

Savory Roasted Pecans (recipe follows)

Savory Roasted Pecans

1/2 tsp.

Kosher salt

1/2 tsp.

Freshly ground black pepper

1/2 tsp.

red pepper flakes

1/2 tsp.

chili powder

1/4 tsp.

sweet paprika

1/4 tsp.

ground cumin

3/4

stick butter

2 c.

pecans

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Preheat oven to 400°F. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic. In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, butter, oil, salt, and all spices. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat.
Transfer to a roasting pan and roast until a knife easily pierces the thickest pieces, 35 to 45 minutes. Increase oven to broil and cook until crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Top with mint and Savory Roasted Pecans before serving.
To make the pecans: Preheat oven to 350°F. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, red pepper flakes, chili powder, sweet paprika, and ground cumin; set aside. In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add pecans and toss to coat. Add reserved spices and toss to coat. Spread nuts on a baking sheet and toast for about 10 minutes.

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