Carrot Fries with Chipotle Aioli
Grilled or roasted carrot fries perfect for dipping in a simple chipotle lime aioli.
- Prep Time: 10-15 mins
- Cook Time: 15-20 mins
- Total Time: 25-35 mins
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling, Roasting
Ingredients
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Chipotle Aioli:
- 6 ounces plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 chipotle chilies, finely chopped + 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Dash coarse salt and ground black pepper
Carrot Fries:
- 2 pounds carrots, cut into fry shape
- 1 tablespoon oil
- Dash coarse salt and ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat or oven to 425 degrees.
- To make aioli, whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, chilies with adobo sauce, lime zest and juice, chili powder and honey. Season with salt and pepper; stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Drizzle carrots with oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Place carrot fries on preheated grill against the grates, cooking for 15-20 minutes, turning regularly. Or, if you're making them in the oven, line on a baking sheet and roast 15-20 minutes. Remove carrot fries and drizzle with chipotle aioli and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Notes
Cooking Tip: You can also grill the carrots on a cast iron grill pan on the stove-top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 154
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 237mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 6mg
Keywords: carrot, carrots, carrot fries, vegetables, side dish, aioli, chipotle, vegetarian, vegan