Description
Balsamic Carrots With Orange Tahini Yogurt is a vibrant and flavorful side dish that perfectly combines the sweetness of roasted carrots with a tangy orange tahini yogurt. This delightful recipe not only elevates your meals but also adds a splash of color to your plate, making it ideal for gatherings or weeknight dinners. The crispy lentils provide an irresistible crunch, while the creamy yogurt sauce brings everything together in harmony. Easy to prepare and packed with nutritious ingredients, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g Carrots
- 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Maple Syrup
- 100g Puy Lentils
- 400g Vegan Yogurt
- 20g Tahini
- Juice of 1 Orange
- Pecans and Fresh Herbs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
- Cook the lentils in boiling water for 25-30 minutes until tender; drain and spread on a baking tray. Season with cumin, salt, pepper, and olive oil; bake for 25 minutes until crispy.
- Slice carrots if large, drizzle with olive oil, season, and roast for about 20 minutes.
- Mix balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and maple syrup; drizzle over the carrots after roasting for 20 minutes. Add thyme sprigs and roast for another 15-20 minutes.
- For the yogurt sauce, mix tahini with vegan yogurt and juice from half an orange; season to taste.
- Toast pecans for added flavor before serving.
- Plate by layering whipped yogurt, crispy lentils, roasted carrots, pecans, and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg