havuç tarator (Turkish Carrot Dip)
Easy-to-make havuç tarator is a classic Turkish appetizer you can feature on a meze platter with warm pita bread or bazlama and other small plates.
Equipment
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for garnish
- 8 medium carrots, peeled and grated
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt, strained
- 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 3 tablespoons walnuts, crushed
Instructions
- Warm the olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add the grated carrots and salt. Saute until they become tender, for 8-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk the strained yogurt and minced garlic in a serving bowl.
- Transfer the sautéed carrots and walnuts to the serving bowl and stir to combine.
Notes
Serving Size:½ Cup
Expert Tips:
- Use a food processor with a grate attachment to reduce the preparation time, or shred the carrots by hand using a cheese grater or mandolin. You can also skip the work and buy a bag of pre-shredded carrots.
- Adjust the consistency of the Turkish carrot dip with olive oil before serving.
- The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 117 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 8 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g | Cholesterol: 1 mg | Sodium: 158 mg | Potassium: 306 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 4 g | Vitamin A: 13589 IU | Vitamin C: 5 mg | Calcium: 48 mg
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