SPICY ROASTED CARROTS

Ingredients

• ​1/4 cup salted butter, melted
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 8 cups diagonally sliced halved carrots (1 inch)
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/4 tsp dried thyme, crumbled
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. ​Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Combine butter, chili powder, paprika and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl. Add carrots, thyme, salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
3. Spread carrot mixture evenly on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake until cooked through and slightly browned, about 40 – 45 minutes.
4. Discard thyme. Drizzle carrots with lemon juice. Stir to coat. Serve warm.