Roasted Carrots with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
If carrots aren’t a staple on your Thanksgiving menu, this is your notification to consider adding them to the rotation! Not only do the rainbow colors add some vibrancy to the table, the garlic yogurt sauce adds a nice savory tanginess to the equation. A variety of Member’s Mark™ seasonings, including cumin, will change everyone’s minds about carrots being “boring!”
What are Rainbow Carrots?
Rainbow carrots are carrots that come in a variety of natural colors, including orange, yellow, purple, red and white. They are different varieties of the same vegetable, not artificially dyed carrots.
What do rainbow carrots taste like?
Rainbow carrots have a similar sweet, earthy flavor to traditional orange carrots, but each color can have subtle differences:
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Orange: Sweet and familiar, with a classic carrot flavor.
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Yellow: Mild, delicate and slightly sweet.
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Purple: Earthy and sometimes a little peppery.
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Red: Sweet and rich, often with subtle earthy notes.
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White: Mild, delicate and less intensely sweet.
What are the benefits of rainbow carrots?
Rainbow carrots are a nutritious addition to meals. They provide:
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Fiber to support digestion
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Vitamin A and beta-carotene, especially in orange varieties
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Antioxidants, including anthocyanins in purple carrots
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A colorful way to add vegetables to your plate
What are Some Other Toppings that Taste Great with These Roasted Carrots?
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Pistachios or toasted almonds: Add a buttery crunch.
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Pomegranate seeds: Bring a pop of color and juicy tartness.
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Crumbled feta: Adds a salty, tangy flavor.
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Fresh herbs: Try dill, parsley, mint or cilantro.
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Dukkah: A nutty, aromatic Egyptian spice blend.
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Za’atar: Adds earthy, herbal and slightly tangy notes.
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Chili crisp or Aleppo pepper: For a little heat.
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Honey or hot honey: Adds sweetness and a spicy finish.
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Toasted sesame seeds: Give the dish a subtle nutty flavor.
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Lemon zest: Brightens the creamy yogurt and sweet carrots
Roasted Carrots with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Ingredients
For the Carrots
- 1 bag (32 oz) Rainbow carrots peeled and slice
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- ¼ tsp Member's Mark™ Garlic Powder
- ¼ tsp Member's Mark™ Onion Powder
- ¼ tsp Member's Mark™ Ground Cumin
- ¼ tsp Member's Mark™ Paprika
- ½ tsp Member's Mark™ Sea Salt
- ¼ tsp Member's Mark™ Fine Ground Black Pepper
For the Yogurt Sauce
- ½ cup Whole milk Greek yogurt
- ½ tbsp Olive oil
- ½ clove Garlic minced
- Member's Mark™ Sea Salt to taste
- Member's Mark™ Fine Ground Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450℉. Place the carrots on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil.
- In a small bowl, combine Member's Mark™ Garlic Powder, Member's Mark™ Onion Powder, Member's Mark™ Ground Cumin, Member's Mark™ Paprika, Member's Mark™ Sea Salt, and Member's Mark™ Fine Ground Black Pepper. Gently toss the carrots in the seasoning. Roast for 20 minutes, until tender and the edges are slightly charred.
- While the carrots are roasting, whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Once the carrots are finished roasting, place them on a platte and spoon the yogurt sauce over them. Finish with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of cilantro and pistachios, if desired.
