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Oven Roasted Spiced Vegetables Recipe (with a Herbed Yogurt and Tahini Sauce)

5 from 2 votes
This recipe for roasted root vegetables is one of my favorite healthy dish ideas. I love how all of the spices and herbs work together for a flavourful cozy side dish. This easy recipe uses one of my favorite seasonal ingredients; beets. The roasted vegetables sit on a simple creamy yogurt sauce…which has quickly became one of my favorites to use in many different dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 beets
  • 5 carrots
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp ground coriander
For the creamy yogurt sauce...
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • zest of 1/2 a lemon
  • juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup fresh herbs of your choice (parsley, mint, basil, dill or a combination of a few)
  • 1/4 cup chopped pumpkin seeds for garnish (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425° F
  2. Wash and dry your vegetables, then chop the carrots in half or thirds depending on the size. Cut the beets in quarters.
  3. Add to a large bowl and toss with the olive oil. Then add in the spices and mix until the veggies are well covered on the mixture.
  4. Add to a lined baking sheet in an even layer and roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway. You'll know they are ready when tender and a fork goes through easily.
  5. Remove from oven and set aside until ready to serve.
For the creamy yogurt sauce...
  1. Add the yogurt, tahini, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, red pepper flakes, fresh herbs and a small drizzle of olive oil to a food processor.
  2. Blend until the garlic and herbs are broken down. I prefer to keep a little texture....but blend as you please.
When ready to assemble the dish...
  1. Add the yogurt sauce on a large plate or serving bowl, then top with roasted vegetables.
  2. Garnish as desired (see options and variations in post)