Zaatar Roasted Carrots With Yogurt Drizzle (Printable Version)

Tender roasted carrots with zaatar spice crust and creamy yogurt sauce

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1½ lbs medium carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise
02 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

→ Spices & Seasonings

03 - 2 tbsp zaatar spice blend
04 - ½ tsp kosher salt
05 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Yogurt Drizzle

06 - ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
07 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
08 - 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
10 - Pinch of salt

→ Garnishes

11 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
12 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
13 - Extra zaatar for sprinkling

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the carrots with olive oil, zaatar, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 25–30 minutes, turning once halfway, until the carrots are golden, fragrant, and tender.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
06 - Transfer the roasted carrots to a serving platter. Drizzle with the yogurt sauce. Garnish with chopped herbs, toasted sesame seeds, and a sprinkle of extra zaatar. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The zaatar crust creates this incredible savory crunch that makes vegetables feel decadent
  • That cool tangy yogurt drizzle balances the sweet roasted carrots perfectly
  • You get restaurant quality results with barely ten minutes of active work
02 -
  • Do not crowd your baking sheet or the carrots will steam instead of roast and you will miss that caramelized magic
  • Let the carrots cool for just five minutes before drizzling so the yogurt does not slide right off
  • These taste even better at room temperature, making them perfect for potlucks and dinner parties
03 -
  • Grate your garlic directly into the yogurt instead of mincing it for the smoothest texture
  • Take the extra minute to toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan until golden and fragrant

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