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 min
- Cook time
- 8 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 lbs carrots (long, thin (See NOTE 1))
- 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
- 1/2 cup plain Greek Yogurt
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup dill (roughly chopped)
- 1/4 cilantro (roughly chopped)
Instructions
- 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 olive oil, lemon juice, honey, rose water, garlic, salt, pepper and cinnamon. Pour over the steamed carrots, then toss well to coat and absorb the juices. 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.