Description
These savory carrot fries are roasted with smoky spices until golden and crisp, then served with a creamy, tangy chipotle yogurt dip. A healthy, flavorful snack or side dish that’s both satisfying and easy to make.
Ingredients
- For the Carrot Fries:
- 2 lbs carrots
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- Sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Extra parsley, for sprinkling (optional)
- For the Chipotle Yogurt Dip:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon chipotle pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Prep Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut Carrots: Peel carrots and cut into fry-shaped sticks.
- Season: Place carrot fries on the baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly and spread in a single layer.
- Roast: Bake for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and tender.
- Make Dip: In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, parsley, lemon juice, chipotle flakes, garlic powder, and salt.
- Serve: Sprinkle roasted carrots with extra parsley if desired and serve hot with chipotle yogurt dip.
Notes
- For crispier fries, avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Adjust chipotle flakes in the dip depending on your spice preference.
- Use coconut yogurt for a dairy-free option.
- Leftover dip can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
