Roasted Carrot Spread with Walnuts

Ingredients

• 4 medium carrots
• 1 cup strained yogurtInstead: strained yogurt
• 1/2 cup crushed walnuts
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• Salt

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

1. 1

   Grate the carrots and sauté them in a pan with olive oil for about 10 minutes until soft and caramelized.

2. 2

   Transfer the sautéed carrots to a bowl and let them cool to room temperature.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk the strained yogurt, crushed garlic, and salt until smooth.

4. 4

   Add the cooled carrots to the yogurt mixture and combine well.

5. 5

   Garnish with crushed walnuts and red pepper flakes before serving.

Note. Adding a teaspoon of honey while sautéing the carrots intensifies the caramelization.