Grilled Roasted Carrots

Artwork by Shirley McMurtrie

Grilled Roasted Carrots

1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 pounds carrots, trimmed Thyme leaves, optional

Prepare grill for medium direct heat cooking. In small bowl, stir together yogurt, ground cumin and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper Cover and chill until ready to serve.
In another small bowl, combine oil, coriander and 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Brush mixture all over carrots. Grill, covered, stirring occasionally, until just tender. 10 to 12 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange carrots on large serving place, surrounding small bowl of yogurt sauce.
Drizzle 2 tablespoons yogurt sauce over carrots. Serve carrots with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with additional paprika. If desired, sprinkle with thyme leaves. Makes 6 servings.

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