Description
Roasted Carrots with Honey and Garlic Yogurt Sauce is a flavorful and healthy side dish that pairs perfectly with roasted chicken or grilled lamb. The sweet and savory combination of roasted carrots drizzled with a tangy garlic yogurt sauce is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Carrots:
- 2 pounds medium carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garlic Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the carrots: Arrange the carrots on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and honey. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat evenly.
- Roast the carrots: Roast for 25-30 minutes, turning once, until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Make the yogurt sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, dill, and parsley until smooth.
- Assemble: Transfer the roasted carrots to a serving platter and drizzle with the garlic yogurt sauce. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Try adding a pinch of smoked paprika or cumin to the carrots before roasting for extra flavor.
- This dish pairs well with roasted chicken or grilled lamb.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
