Gochujang Oven Roasted Carrots (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Gochujang Sauce

01 - 80 ml gochujang paste
02 - 37 ml expeller-pressed grapeseed oil or avocado oil
03 - 15 ml maple syrup or agave
04 - 1.25 ml fine sea salt
05 - 1.25 ml freshly ground black pepper

→ Roasted Carrots

06 - 680 g heirloom carrots, tops trimmed, scrubbed, halved lengthwise
07 - 15 ml expeller-pressed grapeseed oil or avocado oil
08 - Fine sea salt, to taste
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
10 - Fresh herbs (cilantro, mint, basil, or parsley), chopped, as desired
11 - 30 g toasted pecans, chopped

# Instructions:

01 - Position oven rack in the upper third and preheat to 190°C.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together gochujang paste, grapeseed oil, maple syrup, fine sea salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste and set aside.
03 - Place halved carrots on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
04 - Arrange carrots in a single layer and roast for 20 minutes, or until a sharp knife pierces the center easily. If needed, continue roasting for an additional 10 minutes or until tender.
05 - Transfer roasted carrots to a large bowl, drizzle with gochujang sauce, and toss with tongs to evenly coat.
06 - Arrange carrots on a warmed serving platter. Sprinkle chopped fresh herbs and toasted pecans over the top. Serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - For best texture, use similarly sized carrots to ensure even roasting.
02 - Select a mild or spicy gochujang to adjust heat level.