Za'atar Roasted Carrots with a Garlicky Yogurt Sauce
Earthy and sweet roasted carrots served over a cool garlic and herb yogurt.
Servings 5 people
Ingredients
- 2 bunches of heirloom carrots 20-24
- 1 tbsp za'atar
- 2 tsp sumac
- olive oil
Garlicky Herb Yogurt
- 2 cups plain greek yogurt
- 2 small garlic clovesIn a large bowl, combine the yogurt, olive oil, grated garlic, finely chopped cilantro, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly, then refrigerate to allow the flavors to meld while the carrots roast.
- 1/4 cup cilantro finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Garlicky Herb Yogurt
- In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, olive oil, grated garlic, finely chopped cilantro, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly, then refrigerate covered to allow the flavors to come together until the carrots are done.
Za'atar Roasted Carrots
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Thoroughly clean the carrots, and cut off the leafy stems. Dry throughly.
- Arrange the carrots in a single layer on a large sheet tray. Drizzle them generously with olive oil and a heavy pinch of salt.
- Add the za'atar and sumac and throughly coat.
- Roast for 30-40 minutes or until fork tender.
- When ready to serve speed the yogurt sauce on the bottom of a large dish then top with the warm carrots.