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    Gastronotherapy » Recipes » Gluten Free

    Cumin Roasted Carrots with Spiced Yogurt Sauce

    Published: Jun 3, 2021 · Modified: Aug 2, 2022 by MaryAnne · 12 Comments

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    Cumin roasted carrots features savory warm spices, tangy yogurt sauce, and crunchy pistachios. Easy enough for a weeknight (ready in 30 minutes!) and beautiful enough for a holiday table.

    cumin roasted carrots with yogurt sauce on a platter with gingham napkin next to it.

    If you've never tasted roasted carrots, you are in for a real treat. Because it's so easy, this is a great side dish for weeknights but also beautiful enough for a special meal or holiday table.

    The warm spices pair magnificently with the sweet roasted carrots, the spiced yogurt sauce is tangy and creamy with just a hint of heat, and the pistachios provide a nutty crunch.

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    • ⭐️ Why This Recipe Is The Best
    • 🥕 Ingredient Notes
    • 📝 Variations & Substitutions
    • 🔪 How To Make Cumin Roasted Carrots with Spiced Yogurt Sauce
    • 👩🏼‍🍳 Expert Tips
    • 💬 Frequently Asked Questions
    • 🥔 Related Recipes
    • Cumin Roasted Carrots with Spiced Yogurt Sauce

    ⭐️ Why This Recipe Is The Best

    • Sweet roasted carrots paired with warm spices and tangy yogurt
    • Creamy and crunchy textures
    • Quick and easy side dish that's ready in 30 minutes
    • Stunning presentation for a holiday table or special occasion
    • Healthy and nutritious vegetarian & gluten-free recipe
    • Vegan/plant-based options available

    🥕 Ingredient Notes

    • Carrots - Buy the freshest carrots you can find. If you want more of a dramatic presentation, buy carrots with the greens attached (can usually be found at a local farmers market). If you have more to use up, try my roasted butternut squash carrot ginger soup or carrot cake cupcakes.
    • Maple syrup - Use all-natural maple syrup if possible. If you aren't sure, check the label to make sure that corn syrup hasn't been added as a filler.
    • Greek yogurt - Thicker than non-Greek varieties, it typically has more tang as well.
    • Cayenne pepper - Gives a nice pop of heat.
    • Parsley - Adds fresh herbyness.

    📝 Variations & Substitutions

    • Honey. Can be used in place of maple syrup.
    • Use your favorite nut. Almonds, walnuts, or cashews would all work great.
    • Make vegan/dairy-free: Substitute any plant-based yogurt (coconut yogurt, almond milk yogurt, etc.) to make it dairy-free.
    • Fresh herbs. Substitute the parsley with your favorite fresh herb (cilantro would be delicious).

    🔪 How To Make Cumin Roasted Carrots with Spiced Yogurt Sauce

    Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place carrots on a baking sheet.

    peeled carrots arranged on a baking sheet.

    In a small bowl, combine olive oil, salt, cumin, cinnamon, pepper, and maple syrup. Using a pastry brush or your hands, spread mixture onto carrots. Be sure to cover all of the carrots.

    Roast carrots for 25 minutes.

    roasted carrots arranged on a baking sheet.

    While carrots are roasting, make the yogurt sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, salt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cayenne. Set aside.

    Transfer roasted carrots to a platter and drizzle with yogurt sauce. Top with toasted pistachios and fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

    cumin roasted carrots on a platter.

    👩🏼‍🍳 Expert Tips

    • Storage: Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
    • Be sure to cover the entirety of the carrots when you add the olive oil/spice mixture. Turn carrots a few times to ensure every bit of carrot is enrobed in the mixture.
    • Depending on the size of your carrots, you may need to adjust the roasting time. If your carrots are extra large, add an additional 5 minutes.
    • When making this recipe for guests who don't eat dairy, serve yogurt sauce on the side so your guests can serve themselves.
    • I don't recommend freezing leftovers, as the carrots could become mealy.
    • Make a double batch of spiced yogurt sauce and add it to roasted vegetables.

    💬 Frequently Asked Questions

    How do you make spicy yogurt sauce?

    In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, salt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cayenne. It makes a delicious creamy topping for roasted vegetables.

    🥔 Related Recipes

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    • Vegan Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic
    • Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers (Vegetarian & Gluten-Free)
    • Potato Biscuits with Caramelized Onion and Dill

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    cumin roasted carrots with yogurt sauce

    Cumin Roasted Carrots with Spiced Yogurt Sauce

    Author: MaryAnne
    This incredible side dish features savory warm spices that complement the natural sweetness of carrots. The creamy yogurt sauce lends beautiful tanginess, and the pistachios add delicious crunch. Perfect for a weeknight or holiday!
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 192 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    For Carrots:

    • 2 bunches carrots, peeled
    • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¾ teaspoon cumin
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
    • ¼ cup toasted pistachios, roughly chopped (for garnish)

    For Yogurt Sauce:

    • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
    • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
    • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place carrots on a baking sheet.
    • In a small bowl, combine olive oil, salt, cumin, cinnamon, pepper, and maple syrup. Using a pastry brush or your hands, spread mixture onto carrots. Be sure to cover all of the carrots.
    • Roast carrots for 25 minutes.
    • While carrots are roasting, make the yogurt sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, salt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cayenne. Set aside.
    • Transfer roasted carrots to a platter and drizzle with yogurt sauce. Top with toasted pistachios and fresh parsley. Serve immediately. Place leftovers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

    Notes

    • Storage: Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
    • Be sure to cover the entirety of the carrots when you add the olive oil/spice mixture. Turn carrots a few times to ensure every bit of carrot is enrobed in the mixture.
    • Depending on the size of your carrots, you may need to adjust the roasting time. If your carrots are extra large, add an additional 5 minutes.
    • When making this recipe for guests who don't eat dairy, serve yogurt sauce on the side so your guests can serve themselves.
    • I don't recommend freezing leftovers, as the carrots could become mealy.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 192kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 705mgPotassium: 669mgFiber: 6gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 28466IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Emily Liao

      June 05, 2021 at 10:23 am

      5 stars
      I love the cumin seasoning on these roasted carrots! So delicious with the yogurt sauce too 🙂

      Reply
      • Gastronotherapy

        June 05, 2021 at 11:54 am

        Thanks, Emily! Yes, the cumin and carrots go so well together!

        Reply
    2. Tara

      June 05, 2021 at 10:59 am

      5 stars
      I love roasted carrots so much! These sound absolutely amazing with the spices and especially that yogurt sauce. Yum!

      Reply
      • Gastronotherapy

        June 05, 2021 at 11:55 am

        Thanks, Tara! If you love roasted carrots, you will definitely love this recipe! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Andrea

      June 05, 2021 at 11:28 am

      5 stars
      I really like that you kept the carrots whole and the seasonings on them is fantastic. A perfect side dish.

      Reply
      • Gastronotherapy

        June 05, 2021 at 11:56 am

        Thanks, Andrea! Yes - keeping the carrots whole makes for a more dramatic presentation, which is fun to do!

        Reply
    4. Biana

      June 05, 2021 at 11:54 am

      5 stars
      Yogurt sauce looks so good with the carrots! A perfect side dish.

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      • Gastronotherapy

        June 05, 2021 at 1:46 pm

        Thanks, Biana!

        Reply
    5. Barbara J Haner

      June 05, 2021 at 5:13 pm

      5 stars
      I made these tonight as a side dish with pulled pork sandwiches. They are delicious! One bite I tasted the cumin while in another bite I tasted the maple syrup! Definitely will be a regular in my menu items!

      Reply
      • Gastronotherapy

        June 06, 2021 at 2:55 pm

        So glad you enjoyed them! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Beth

      June 05, 2021 at 6:26 pm

      5 stars
      This yogurt sauce is amazing and so delicious. My family and I enjoyed these carrots the other night and they were a huge hit! I’ll be making these more often!

      Reply
      • Gastronotherapy

        June 06, 2021 at 2:57 pm

        Yay! So glad your family enjoyed them, Beth!

        Reply

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