Caramelized Carrots with Lime Yogurt
Halved carrots roasted with cumin, fennel seed, and lemon zest until caramelized, served over cumin-lime sheep's milk yogurt; carrots deliver vitamin A and beta-carotene to support skin collagen and eyesight.
From The Young Forever Cookbook

- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 45 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Category
- Side Dish
Nutrition (estimated)
per 1 plate- Calories
- 180 kcal
- Protein
- 4 g
- Fat
- 10 g
- Carbs
- 19 g
- Fiber
- 5 g
- Sugar
- 10 g
- Sodium
- 600 mg
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp toasted cumin seeds
- 0.5 tsp fennel seeds
- 1 tsp grated lemon zest
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1.5 lb medium carrots
- 1 cup sheep's milk yogurt
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F; line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Carrots: Whisk olive oil, garlic, 1 tsp ground cumin, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, lemon zest, and salt. Toss carrots to coat evenly. Arrange cut-side down on a rimmed sheet. Roast 25–30 min, flipping halfway, until caramelized and tender. Cool slightly.
- Yogurt: Mix yogurt, remaining 1 tsp ground cumin, lime juice, and red pepper flakes to taste.
- Spread yogurt on a rimmed plate. Arrange roasted carrots on top, garnish with cilantro and a drizzle of olive oil.
Active Compounds
Nutrients and bioactive compounds delivered by this recipe's ingredients.
From: Carrots (Cooked)
From: Carrots (Cooked)
From: Carrots (Cooked)
From: Yogurt
From: Cumin
May Support
Health conditions and aging processes this recipe's compounds may influence, based on the source research.
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Protects against · via Vitamin A
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Reduces risk of · via Yogurt
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Protects against · via Probiotics
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Protects against · via Cumin
Reduces risk of · via Salicylic Acid
Improves · via Fennel Seeds
Improves · via Fennel Seeds
Improves · via Fennel Seeds
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