Harissa Roasted Carrots with Yogurt Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 pound of carrots peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons of harissa paste
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove minced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a bowl, mix the harissa paste, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Add the carrots to the bowl and toss until they are coated with the harissa mixture.
- Spread the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly charred.
- While the carrots are roasting, prepare the yogurt sauce. In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and salt to taste.
- Once the carrots are done, transfer them to a serving dish and drizzle the yogurt sauce over them.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors. The carrots are roasted to perfection with a delicious harissa paste that gives them a smoky and slightly spicy taste. And the yogurt sauce adds a creamy and tangy touch that balances out the heat.
To make this dish, you’ll need some fresh carrots, harissa paste, olive oil, salt, pepper, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and fresh parsley for garnish. The first step is to preheat your oven to 400°F. Then, mix the harissa paste, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add the carrots to the bowl and toss them until they are coated with the harissa mixture. Spread the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast them for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly charred.
While the carrots are roasting, prepare the yogurt sauce. Mix the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and salt to taste in a small bowl. Once the carrots are done, transfer them to a serving dish and drizzle the yogurt sauce over them. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
This dish is not only delicious but also healthy. Carrots are a great source of vitamins and fiber, and the yogurt sauce adds some protein to the mix. Plus, it’s a vegetarian and gluten-free dish that everyone can enjoy.
I hope you give this recipe a try and let me know how it turns out. It’s a dish that’s sure to impress your guests and make you feel like a gourmet chef.