Description
Mexican Street Style Roasted Carrots are a healthy, easy alternative to Elote grilled corn on the cob. The carrots are coated in delicious Mexican spices and topped with a simple and delicious cilantro lime crema. Ready in 30 minutes, these carrots make the perfect side dish to any Mexican meal!
Ingredients
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- 1 lb (about 6 total) large carrots, peeled then sliced lengthwise
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Cilantro Lime Crema
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp lime zest
- juice of 1/2 a lime
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (plus more for garnish), roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp Cotija cheese
- 1 jalapeno, sliced (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the carrots: Preheat oven to 450°F. Arrange carrots in a single line on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Mix the spices: In a small bowl, mix together all of the spices (cumin, brown sugar, chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, smoked paprika).
- Season the carrots: Drizzle carrots with olive oil then pour the spice mixture evenly over the carrots. Use your hands to rub the spices over all sides of each carrot.
- Roast the carrots: Roast the carrots for 16 minutes, flipping halfway. Check for doneness by inserting a fork into a carrot (it should go through with ease). While the carrots are roasting, prepare the sauce.
Cilantro Lime Crema
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime zest and juice, garlic and cilantro.
- Serve and enjoy: Transfer the carrots to a large serving plate. Drizzle the crema over the carrots then top with Cotija cheese, fresh cilantro and jalapeno. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 carrots
- Calories: 328
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 313mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg