Za’atar Roasted Carrots

Name: Za’atar Roasted Carrots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Africa, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh carrots with greens; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons za'atar seasoning; LABNEH:; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon za'atar seasoning; TOPPINGS:; 1 tbsp. chopped carrot top greens; Salt and pepper to taste

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 20 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Za'atar roasted carrots have plenty of Middle Eastern flair and seasoning, turning an everyday root vegetable into the most interesting thing on the table.

Ingredients

1 pound fresh carrots with greens
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons za'atar seasoning
LABNEH:
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon za'atar seasoning
TOPPINGS:
1 tbsp. chopped carrot top greens
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Line a fine mesh strainer with two layers of cheesecloth. Place yogurt in strainer over a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 425°. Clean and trim carrots, reserving 1 tablespoon chopped carrot greens for garnish. Place carrots in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with za'atar seasoning; toss to coat. Bake until tender, 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway.
Mix lemon juice and za'atar into labneh; spread over serving dish. Layer roasted carrots over top. Sprinkle with reserved carrot greens and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 165 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 569mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.

Roasting carrots brings out their sweet, earthy flavor. We spice carrots with za'atar and lay them on a creamy labneh for a flavorful vegetarian dish. —David Ross, Spokane Valley, Washington

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