Elevate Your Roasted Vegetable Game With These Maple Zaatar Carrots
Coated in a sweet and tangy maple glaze and seasoned with earthy za’atar, these carrots strike the perfect balance between comfort food and elevated cuisine. Ideal as a side dish or the star of your plant-based meal. Carrots are naturally rich in beta-carotene, which supports eye health and immunity, while the za’atar adds an aromatic blend of thyme, sesame, and sumac for bold flavor. The maple glaze caramelizes as the carrots roast, creating a beautifully golden dish that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for entertaining or spicing up weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
1 bag of rainbow carrots
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp za’atar seasoning
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (more as desired)
1/2 cup greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt)
1 garlic clove minced
Juice of half a lemon
2 tbsp chopped pistachios
Preparation
1. Use a potato peeler to peel the carrots, then cut in half to create equal thickness.
2. Add to a lined baking sheet, then drizzle with olive oil and maple syrup. Sprinkle seasoning and red pepper flakes, then mix until evenly coated.
3. Bake at 425 °F for 20-25 minutes or until they begin to char.
4. Separately, add yogurt, minced garlic, and lemon juice to a bowl. Mix until combined.
5. Plate yogurt on a plate, then add carrots, and top with crushed pistachios.