Description
Spiced Roasted Carrots with Hot Honey & Yogurt is a vibrant, flavorful side dish combining the natural sweetness of roasted carrots enhanced with warming spices, a spicy-sweet drizzle of hot honey, and a cooling, tangy Greek yogurt sauce. Perfect year-round, this nutritious and colorful dish is easy to prepare, versatile, and sure to brighten up any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots and Spices
- 1 lb fresh medium-sized carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or rounds
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Roasting and Garnish
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp hot honey (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Carrots: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Peel and cut the carrots into even-sized sticks or rounds to ensure uniform cooking. Toss the carrots in olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well-coated.
- Roast until Tender and Caramelized: Spread the carrots evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until the carrots are tender inside and caramelized on the edges.
- Drizzle Hot Honey: Once the carrots are slightly cooled, drizzle generously with hot honey to add a sweet and spicy balance.
- Prepare the Yogurt Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with fresh lemon juice and a pinch of salt. This sauce provides a creamy, tangy contrast to the spicy-sweet carrots.
- Assemble and Serve: Arrange the roasted carrots on a serving platter. Spoon dollops of the yogurt sauce over the top and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley or cilantro. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Use fresh spices for the best flavor.
- Cut carrots uniformly to ensure even roasting and caramelization.
- Don’t skip the hot honey—it provides a unique sweet and spicy contrast.
- Let yogurt come to room temperature before serving for better texture and flavor balance.
- Roast at high heat (425°F) to maximize caramelization and depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Modern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: roasted carrots, hot honey, spiced carrots, Greek yogurt sauce, healthy side dish, vegetarian, gluten free, easy recipe, carrot side dish
