Roasted Carrots with Harissa Pistachios and Herbed Yogurt
Roasted Carrots with Harissa Pistachios and Herbed Yogurt
Ingredients
For the Roasted Carrots
- 12 carrots, halved lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Herbed Greek Yogurt
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, full-fat recommended
- 1/2 lemon, zested
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
For the Harissa Pistachio Butter
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon harissa paste, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Prepare the carrots: In a large bowl, toss the halved carrots with olive oil, cumin seeds, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Spread them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Roast the carrots for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized. Flip them halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
While the carrots are roasting, prepare the herbed Greek yogurt: In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, lemon zest, chopped fresh mint, chopped fresh dill, honey, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Prepare the harissa pistachio butter: In a small skillet or cast iron pan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the chopped pistachios and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted and fragrant. Stir in the harissa paste and cook for another minute, allowing the flavors to meld and the butter to become bubbly. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
To assemble, spread a generous layer of the herbed Greek yogurt onto a serving platter. Arrange the warm roasted carrots artfully on top of the yogurt.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Spoon the hot harissa pistachio butter liberally over the roasted carrots. Garnish with additional fresh dill sprigs before serving immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Roasted Carrots with Harissa Pistachios and Herbed Yogurt
Ingredients
For the Roasted Carrots
- 12 carrots, halved lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Herbed Greek Yogurt
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, full-fat recommended
- 1/2 lemon, zested
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
For the Harissa Pistachio Butter
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon harissa paste, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Prepare the carrots: In a large bowl, toss the halved carrots with olive oil, cumin seeds, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Spread them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Roast the carrots for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized. Flip them halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
While the carrots are roasting, prepare the herbed Greek yogurt: In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, lemon zest, chopped fresh mint, chopped fresh dill, honey, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Prepare the harissa pistachio butter: In a small skillet or cast iron pan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the chopped pistachios and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted and fragrant. Stir in the harissa paste and cook for another minute, allowing the flavors to meld and the butter to become bubbly. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
To assemble, spread a generous layer of the herbed Greek yogurt onto a serving platter. Arrange the warm roasted carrots artfully on top of the yogurt.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Spoon the hot harissa pistachio butter liberally over the roasted carrots. Garnish with additional fresh dill sprigs before serving immediately.
⏱️ 2 min