Vadouvan Carrot Yogurt

A creamy, aromatic dip combining roasted carrots with Greek yogurt, fragrant vadouvan spice, and fresh lime juice. Perfect for serving with toast or crackers.

4 servings
22 min

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 bunch small carrots
  • 1 to taste Kosher salt and pepper
  • 1⅓ tablespoons vadouvan
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • cups low-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 to serve toast or crackers

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add carrots, season with salt and pepper, and cook, tossing occasionally, until carrots are tender and beginning to brown around edges, 12-15 minutes. Add 1 Tbsp. vadouvan and garlic and cook, tossing often and reducing heat if needed, until very fragrant, about 2 minutes. Let cool slightly, then transfer to a food processor or blender. Add yogurt and lime juice; purée until smooth.

    17 min

  2. 2.

    Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil and 1 tsp. vadouvan in a small skillet until spices are sizzling and very fragrant, about 2 minutes.

    2 min

  3. 3.

    Divide yogurt among bowls and drizzle with spice oil. Serve with toast for dipping.

    3 min

  4. 4.

    Yogurt and spice oil can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill yogurt; store spice oil tightly covered at room temperature.