Description
Sweet roasted carrots paired with a creamy, spicy dip infused with fennel and toasted sesame seeds for a flavorful appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp fennel seeds
- 2 red chillies, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread on a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- In a small skillet, toast fennel seeds and sesame seeds over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Add chopped chillies and garlic, sizzle for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
- Mix Greek yogurt with the sizzled chilli-fennel mixture, lemon juice, and cilantro. Season with salt to taste.
- Serve roasted carrots warm with the creamy dip on the side, garnished with extra sesame seeds and cilantro.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.