Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 F

Step 2

Scrub or peel the carrots then cut into 3-4 inch pieces. Cut in half length-wise, and quarter the thicker pieces so all are relatively the same thickness ( no bigger than ½ inch thick).

Step 3

In a small bowl mix oil, sugar, salt and pepper. The brown sugar will help the carrots caramelize. Toss this with the carrots and spread out in a single layer on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring the carrots halfway through. Carrots should be tender and slightly caramelized.

Step 4

Whisk the orange juice, aleppo chili pepper, cumin and cinnamon.

Step 5

Toss with dressing with the roasted carrots and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley and orange zest.