Cumin Roasted Carrots

INGREDIENTS  

• I LBS of fresh carrots 
• 1/2 Tbls ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 1/2 Tbls coconut oil
• 1/2 fresh lemon 
• a few leaves of fresh parsley & mint, minced to garnish (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 400F.  Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Wash & peel carrots, then cut lengthwise into thin strips, about 1/4-inch wide, put in a large bowl.  In a small sauce pan mix & heat until melted coconut oil, cumin, cinnamon, salt & pepper.  Pour the seasoned coconut oil over the carrots and toss until carrots are evenly coated.  Spread the carrots in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes, until tender & slightly browned. Remove from oven and squeeze the fresh lemon juice on top. Sprinkle with the chopped herbs.