Baked Carrot Fries with Harissa Tahini Dip
Baked Carrot Fries with Harissa Tahini Dip are a flavorful, healthy snack or side featuring crispy carrot fries seasoned with rosemary and garlic, paired with a creamy, spicy, and smoky harissa tahini dip. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re sweet, savory, and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- Harissa Tahini Dip:
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon harissa paste
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- Carrot Fries:
- 1 pound carrots
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 sprig rosemary, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or greased foil.
- Peel and slice the carrots into thin matchstick-style fries.
- Place the carrots on the baking sheet and drizzle with coconut oil. Add rosemary, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and garlic powder, then toss to coat evenly.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, or until fries are crisp and golden, flipping halfway through if desired.
- While the fries bake, blend tahini, salt, pepper, harissa paste, water, lime juice, and chopped garlic in a food processor until smooth.
- Serve the hot carrot fries with the harissa tahini dip.
Notes
- Swap red pepper flakes with smoked paprika for a smokier flavor.
- Use parsley instead of rosemary for a brighter, fresher taste.
- Lemon juice can replace lime juice in the dip.
- Add plain yogurt to the dip for extra creaminess.
- Reheat fries in the oven at 400°F for 5–7 minutes to restore crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 batch with dip
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
