Description
Maple Roasted Carrots with Yogurt Sauce is a quick, easy, flavorful, and delicious side dish that is warmly spiced and caramelized with maple syrup.
Ingredients
- 2 bunches carrots, peeled (about 12 carrots)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and crushed (for garnish)
For the yogurt sauce:
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, full-fat
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- zest from 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, finely chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 F.
- Place the carrots on a parchment-lined half sheet baking pan. Drizzle with olive oil and set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine salt, cinnamon, and pepper. Sprinkle it evenly over the carrots on all sides.
- Roast the carrots for 20 minutes, rotating once halfway through.
- Remove carrots from the oven and drizzle maple syrup on top. Toss to coat, then return to the oven and cook for another 5-6 minutes.
- While carrots are cooking, make the yogurt sauce. In a small mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, salt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped tarragon. Add water to thin it out so it’s pourable. Whisk to combine, then set aside.
- Once carrots are cooked, drizzle yogurt sauce on top, along with fresh tarragon and toasted walnuts. Serve immediately.
Notes
Customization tips: If you like a little heat, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne powder to the seasoning blend for the carrots. The cool yogurt sauce will cool you down. I can’t wait to make and enjoy these all season long. They are highly crave-worthy!
How to store fresh carrots: Whole raw carrots can stay fresh for up to four weeks when stored properly. To prolong their shelf-life, you can store them in an airtight container filled with cold water, and replace the water every few days.
How to store roasted carrots: Maple roasted carrots will keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days. You can store the yogurt sauce separately in another airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roast
- Cuisine: American