Grilling season is almost upon us! Woo hoo!
FINALLY! After enduring a long and extremely cold winter, I can now see the light!
This past weekend the sun was shining, the birds were chirping, and I bought my first pair of capris for this season. Spring is here! Time to break open the bbq and outdoor grills!
And what do you need to accompany your succulent grilled chicken and burgers? A tasty side dish of course. Enter these sweet glazed carrots.
These honey roasted carrots come with a delicious and tangy tahini yogurt sauce that can actually serve double duty at your next dinner party. As perfect as it is to accompany these carrots, it’s also perfect as topping for your favourite grilled chicken or fish.
I used these cute baby carrots because I just love the way they look. If you can’t find them, regular old carrots will work great, just cut them into large chunks or sticks.
So let’s welcome patio season with open arms and a beautiful tray of roasted carrots!
Dara
Honey Roasted Carrots with Tahini Yogurt Sauce
Serves | 4 |
Dietary | Vegetarian |
Meal type | Side Dish |
From book | Adapted from Plenty More by Yotam Ottolenghi |
Ingredients
- 1 Pound baby carrots (if using whole carrots, cut into chunks)
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1 1/2 Tsp cumin
- 3 Sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 Tsp salt
- 1/2 Tsp pepper
Sauce
- 1 1/2 Tbsp tahini
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 Lemon juiced
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
- pinch of salt
Note
These carrots are a great side dish for grilled or roasted chicken or fish. The sauce is also great on salmon, as a dip for other veggies, or as a sandwich spread.
Directions
1. | Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place carrots in baking sheet and lay thyme sprigs on top. |
2. | Combine olive oil, honey, water, cumin, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and pour over carrots. Toss until they are evenly coated. |
3. | Bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes, until soft and brown. Serve with tahini yogurt sauce. |
Sauce | |
4. | Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. |
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