Mediterranean Roasted Carrots

Ingredients

2lbs carrots

2tbsp olive oil

1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp Aleppo pepper or chili flakes

Salt & pepper to taste

Herby Yogurt Tahini Base

1 cup thick greek yogurt

1/4 to 1/3 cup tahini

Zest and juice of a small lemon

1 garlic clove

Small handful fresh dill (about 2 tbsp)

Small handful fresh parsley (about 2 tbsp)

1 tbsp olive oil

Toppings:

3 tbsp crushed walnuts or pecans

2 tbsp finely chopped fresh herbs (I love adding a mix of dill, mint and parsley

1-2 tbsp honey drizzles

1oz feta crumbled

Aleppo pepper or chili flakes

Here is how I made it:

1.Preheat your oven to 450°F.

2.Peel 2lbs small carrots and cut any thick ones in half lengthwise so the carrots all roast evenly, this is key!

3.Toss the carrots with the olive oil, salt, spices. Spread them evenly across a baking sheet. Roast for 18-20 mins until the edges are nice, blistered, and softened up.

4.For the base, whip the greek yogurt, garlic, fresh herbs, and olive oil until smooth with the juice and zest of a small lemon. Give it a taste and adjust with more salt or lemon if you like, and if you like tahini, feel free to drizzle in some more!

5.Spread your whipped yogurt on a plate, add the warm carrots on top, then top with some crushed walnuts (or pine nuts or pecans), some more fresh finely chopped herbs, some feta cheese crumbled, chili flakes, and a little drizzle or two of honey if you like.

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ENJOY!