Description
Delight your taste buds with these Roasted Carrots with a luscious Honey and Garlic Yogurt Sauce. Perfectly caramelized carrots drizzled with a tangy yogurt sauce make a stunning side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into thick diagonals or halved lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
- Fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or mint), for garnish
For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1–2 cloves garlic, finely grated or minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss carrots: In a large bowl, toss the carrots with olive oil, honey, salt, pepper, and cumin if using.
- Roast carrots: Spread the carrots on the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until caramelized.
- Prepare yogurt sauce: Whisk together all yogurt sauce ingredients. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve: Transfer roasted carrots to a platter, drizzle with garlic yogurt sauce, and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Use rainbow carrots for a colorful presentation.
- Sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Add chopped pistachios or walnuts for extra crunch.
