Ethiopian Coffee-Spiced Honey Glazed Carrots

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Roasted carrots tossed in a coffee and honey glaze with warming spices, offering a sweet and earthy side dish inspired by Ethiopian coffee culture. This ethiopian-inspired vegetarian ready in about 40 minutes pairs carrots, olive oil, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, peeled and cut into 3-inch sticks carrots
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/4 cup, cooled freshly brewed strong Ethiopian coffee
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped for garnish fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 1 lb peeled and cut carrots with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground cardamom, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Spread the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 20 minutes until they start to caramelize.
3. Step 3: While carrots roast, whisk together 2 tbsp honey and 1/4 cup cooled strong Ethiopian coffee.
4. Step 4: Remove carrots from the oven and drizzle the honey-coffee glaze over them, tossing gently to coat.
5. Step 5: Return to the oven and roast for another 10 minutes until carrots are tender and the glaze is sticky and slightly caramelized.
6. Step 6: Transfer carrots to a serving dish and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.