Honey and Za'atar Glazed Carrots
Zaatar, a Middle Eastern spice blend, works well here with the sweetness of carrots, honey, and the citrus notes of the lemon zest.
Yield: Serves 4
October 01, 2020
Honey and Za'atar Glazed Carrots
Ingredients
- 1 bunch carrots with 2-inch tops (about 325g)
- 1/4 cup liquid honey
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Za’atar Seasoning (link below)
- Pinch kosher salt
- Pinch freshly ground pepper
- 1/3 cup yogurt
- Zest of 1 lemon
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Scrub carrots well or peel if necessary, then halve lengthwise. Combine honey, oil, za’atar, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl, mixing well. Add carrots and toss to coat.
- Place a wire rack onto a baking sheet then transfer carrots to rack.
- Roast carrots until golden and tender, 15 - 20 minutes depending on thickness of carrots.
- Spread yogurt onto a serving platter with the back of a spoon. Arrange carrots over yogurt, then top with lemon zest.
- Serve immediately.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
210 calories, 11.5 g fat, 2.9 g protein, 26.5 g carbohydrates, 2.6 g fibre, 185 mg sodium
Tip:
Look for colourful heirloom carrots when available!
If the carrots are fresh and tender they don’t need to be peeled; just clean well with a vegetable brush.