Honey-Roasted Carrots with Tahini Yogurt

Sweet and tender roasted carrots glazed with honey and warm spices, served with a creamy tahini-yogurt sauce and fresh cilantro. This Middle Eastern-inspired side dish combines the earthiness of roasted carrots with aromatic cumin and coriander.

6 servings
1 hr

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons tahini paste
  • cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
  • teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • 12 large carrots
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves
  • coarsely chopped

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat the oven to 425°F/220°C.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Place all the ingredients for the tahini sauce in a bowl with a pinch of salt. Whisk together and set aside.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Place the honey, oil, coriander and cumin seeds, and thyme in a large bowl with 1 teaspoon salt and a good grind of black pepper. Add the carrots and mix well until coated, then spread them out on a large baking sheet and roast in the oven for 40 minutes, stirring gently once or twice, until cooked through and glazed.

    45 min

  4. 4.

    Transfer the carrots to a large serving platter or individual plates. Serve warm or at room temperature, with a spoonful of sauce on top, scattered with the cilantro.

    5 min