Roasted Carrot with Lemon Tahini Herb Drizzle (Printable)
Tender caramelized carrots with creamy lemon tahini herb sauce
# List of ingredients:
→ For the Roasted Carrots
01 - 2 lbs medium carrots, peeled and trimmed
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - ¾ tsp kosher salt
04 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ For the Lemon Tahini Herb Drizzle
05 - ⅓ cup tahini
06 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
07 - 1 garlic clove, finely minced
08 - 2 tbsp water, plus more as needed
09 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
10 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
11 - 1 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
12 - ½ tsp ground cumin
13 - ¼ tsp salt
→ To Finish
14 - Zest of 1 lemon
15 - Extra chopped herbs (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Cut carrots in half lengthwise if thick. Place on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and toss with salt and pepper. Spread in an even layer.
03 - Roast for 25-30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until carrots are golden and tender with caramelized edges.
04 - While carrots roast, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, water, parsley, dill, mint, cumin, and salt in a small bowl. Add more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, if needed for a smooth, pourable consistency.
05 - Transfer roasted carrots to a serving platter. Drizzle generously with the tahini herb sauce. Sprinkle with lemon zest and extra herbs if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The roasting turns humble carrots into candy, and that herby tahini sauce makes everything feel fancy without actual effort.
- Its the dish that converts vegetable skeptics at the table, plus it looks gorgeous on a platter.
02 -
- The tahini sauce will seize up at first when you add the lemon juice, keep whisking and it will smooth out.
- Overlap the carrots too much on the pan and theyll steam instead of roast, give them some room to breathe.
03 -
- Buy the good tahini, it really does make a difference in the final sauce.
- Carrots that are roughly the same diameter will cook more evenly.