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Steamed Carrots with Yogurt Dressing

This African-inspired recipe for steamed carrots with yogurt dressing transforms plain carrots into a warm, exotically delicious side dish.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 272 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Moroccan , North African

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs carrots long, thin (See NOTE 1)
Marinade
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp rose water
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Dill roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cilantro roughly chopped

Instructions

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  1. Trim the ends and peel the carrots. Place in a steamer and steam for 8 minutes or microwave for 5 minutes. Drain any accumulated water. They should be al dente.
  2. In a small bowl whisk together the dressing ingredients and pour over the steamed carrots, tossing to coat and absorb. Set aside to cool.
  3. Mix the yogurt and heavy cream together. Spoon over carrots, stir gently, but do not over mix. Transfer to serving platter or bowl and sprinkle the herbs on top and a grind or two of fresh ground black pepper.

Notes

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  • Recipe adapted from Yotam Ottolenghi's, Simple: A Cookbook.
  • Any type of carrots will work, but I use heirloom baby carrots. The color and flavor are a nice change from traditional baby carrot recipes, and the greens make for a nice presentation.

Nutrition Information

Calories 272kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 319mg (13%) Potassium 810mg (23%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 38345IU (767%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 122mg (12%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 272

% Daily Value*

Calories 272kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 319mg 13%
Potassium 810mg 17%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 38345IU 767%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 122mg 12%
Iron 1mg 6%

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