Roasted Carrots, Spanish Spices, Yogurt Sauce, Hari

Name: Roasted Carrots, Spanish Spices, Yogurt Sauce, Harissa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint, plus more for garnish; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon harissa; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound baby carrots, tops removed but a little green left attached (see Cook's Note); Canola oil or pure olive oil; 2 teaspoons Spanish paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/4 teaspoon ground fennel; Pomegranate seeds, for garnish; Pomegranate Dressing, for serving, recipe follows; 1/4 cup pomegranate molasses; 1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 3/4 cup canola oil; Kosher salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint, plus more for garnish
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon harissa
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound baby carrots, tops removed but a little green left attached (see Cook's Note)
Canola oil or pure olive oil
2 teaspoons Spanish paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground fennel
Pomegranate seeds, for garnish
Pomegranate Dressing, for serving, recipe follows
1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
3/4 cup canola oil
Kosher salt and pepper

1
Whisk together the yogurt, mint and lemon zest in a bowl and swirl in the harissa.
2
Season with salt and pepper.
3
Cover and set aside to let the flavors meld while you prepare the carrots.
4
Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil.
5
Set up a bowl of well-salted ice water.
6
Blanch the carrots in the boiling water until slightly al dente (they should still have crunch).
7
Immediately plunge the carrots into the ice water and leave them to cool for 2 minutes.
8
Drain well.
9
Rub the skins off the carrots with a clean kitchen towel.
10
Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat until the oil shimmers.
11
Add the carrots, paprika, cumin, mustard and fennel and cook until the carrots are charred.
12
Season with salt and pepper.
13
Transfer the carrots to a serving dish and top with dollops of the yogurt sauce.
14
Garnish with mint leaves and pomegranate seeds.
15
Serve with pomegranate dressing.
16
Whisk together the pomegranate molasses, mustard, vinegar, canola and some salt and pepper until smooth.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint, plus more for garnish, 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, 1 tablespoon harissa, and more.

Yes, Roasted Carrots, Spanish Spices, Yogurt Sauce, Harissa falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Roasted Carrots, Spanish Spices, Yogurt Sauce, Harissa

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