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Caramelized Carrots with Chermoula

Moroccan food is full of flavorful spices, and this chermoula sauce is no exception! Parsley, cilantro, and cumin are combined into a chunky sauce that pairs perfectly with creamy greek yogurt and caramelized carrots. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 228 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Moroccan

Ingredients

  • 1 pound carrots, peeled
  • 1/3 cup olive oil, divided
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 cup parsley leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
  2. Place carrots on a baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and toss to throughly coat. 
  3. Bake carrots for 35-40 minutes or until golden and fork tender.
  4. While carrots are roasting place herbs, garlic cloves, cumin, lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 cup olive oil in a blender and pulse until combined and slightly chunky. 
  5. Serve roast carrots with chermoula sauce and greek yogurt

Nutrition Information

Calories 228kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 0.003g Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 965mg (40%) Potassium 466mg (13%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 19714IU (394%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 82mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 228

% Daily Value*

Calories 228kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 0.003g 0%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 965mg 40%
Potassium 466mg 10%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 19714IU 394%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 82mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.