Name: Spicy Carrot Fries with Lemon Cumin Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 ½ lb carrots (cut into “fries” (705 g)); 1 Tbsp olive oil (15 g); 2 tsp dried parsley; 1 ½ tsp kosher salt; 1 ½ tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp cumin; ½ tsp chipotle chili powder; ½ tsp onion powder; ⅓ cup non- fat Greek yogurt (85 g); 1 Tbsp fresh parsley (minced (4 g)); ½ Tbsp lemon juice (7 g); 1 Tbsp non-fat milk to thin (15g); ½ tsp ground cumin; ½ tsp garlic powder; ¼ tsp chili powder; Pinch of kosher salt

A recipe for tasty but heathy fries that almost feel indulgent! But they’re carrots. So they’re not. These spicy carrot fries with lemon cumin yogurt sauce are easy to whip up, macro friendly, and so good!

Spicy Carrot Fries with Lemon Cumin Yogurt Sauce | macro friendly sides recipe by www.lillieeatsandtells.com

The recipe calls for making these in the oven, just because I always want to fit as much as possible! But you could definitely pop them into your air fryer if you’ve got the space and want them nice and crisped. That’s definitely where we’ll heat up any leftovers.

The chipotle chili powder and paprika are what lends the “spicy” to the title of this recipe, but if you’re worried about heat, regular chili powder can be substituted! The yogurt sauce helps cool it of course– LOVE it with the smoky paprika and chipotle.

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How to Make Spicy Carrot Fries with Lemon Cumin Yogurt Sauce

For the Spicy Carrot Fries You’ll Need:

Carrots, cut into “fries”
Olive oil
Dried parsley
Kosher salt
Garlic powder
Paprika
Cumin
Chipotle chili powder
Onion powder

For the Lemon Cumin Yogurt Sauce You’ll Need:

Non- fat Greek yogurt
Fresh parsley, minced
Lemon
Non-fat milk to thin
Ground cumin
Garlic powder
Chili powder
Pinch of kosher salt

pan of Spicy Carrot Fries with Lemon Cumin Yogurt Sauce | macro friendly sides recipe by www.lillieeatsandtells.com

Start by preheating your oven to 425. You can then cut your carrots into fry-shaped strips; I do it by first cutting the carrots in half or thirds length wise. You can then stand each piece on its end, slice them into long flat slices, then cut each slice into fries. (Peeling is optional, I like the skin.)

Once you’ve got your carrots prepped, lay them on a large sheet pan making sure not to crowd. Spray with about 15 grams or 1 Tbsp of olive oil, and then sprinkle with dry spices. You’ll want to toss well and roast for 15 minutes or until tender. I like to broil for an additional 3-5 minutes to try and get a little more color on them.

While those are cooking, you can whip up your batch of lemon cumin yogurt sauce. It’s as easy as combining all the ingredients in a small bowl and stirring! Easy peasy.

When ready, remove carrots from the oven and transfer fries to a dish. Sprinkle them with fresh parsley and serve with lemon cumin yogurt sauce! Serve with your favorite protein, sandwich, or burger and enjoy!

Serving Suggestions

These carrots fries are still carrots. And they’re not deep fried, so don’t expect crispy french fries! But they are delicious, and the perfect side to any burger or sandwich to make it a meal!

Here are some meals we love to serve them witth:

Greek Turkey Burger – Lillie Eats and Tells

Pineapple Jalapeño Pork Sandwich – Lillie Eats and Tells

Blackened Salmon Sandwich – Lillie Eats and Tells

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