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carrots with pomegranate pistachios and tahini yogurt

Harissa Honey Carrots with Tahini Yogurt Sauce

These sweet and spicy roasted carrots get topped with a cool tahini yogurt sauce and pops of pomegranate and pistachio
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Morrocan, Vegetarian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb rainbow or baby carrots
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp harissa
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • salt and pepper to taste
Tahini Yogurt Sauce
  • 4 oz plain greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • ½ tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp za'atar
  • 2 tbsp pistachios for garnish
  • 2 tbsp pomegranate arils for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°
  2. Peel and pat the carrots dry.
  3. In a small bowl, combine harissa, oil, honey, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss in the peeled carrots and toss to coat.
  4. Lay the carrots in an even layer on a lined baking sheet and drizzle any extra harissa glaze over the top
  5. Roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until the carrots are tender and caramelized.
  6. While the carrots roast, in a small bowl combine yogurt, tahini, lemon juice and za'atar in a bowl. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add 1 tsp of water at a time if needed to get to the desired consistency.
  7. Garnish with crushed, shelled pistachios and pomegranate arils (seeds) for texture and sweetness as desired. Finish with a sprinkle of dried parsley and serve immediately