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A light, fresh, and creamy appetizer made with sautéed carrots and garlic yogurt. A crowd-pleaser on every Turkish table!

Why It’s Special:
✅ Only a few ingredients
✅ Naturally sweet and savory
✅ Perfect with bread or grilled meat

Ingredients:

• 3 medium carrots, grated
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup thick yogurt
• 1–2 garlic cloves, mashed
• Salt to taste
• Optional: chopped dill or walnuts for garnish

Instructions:
1. Cook the Carrots:
Sauté grated carrots in olive oil over medium heat for about 5–7 minutes until softened. Let cool slightly.

2. Prepare the Yogurt:
Mix yogurt with mashed garlic and a pinch of salt.

3. Combine:
Stir cooled carrots into yogurt mixture. Mix well.

4. Garnish:
Top with dill, walnuts, or a drizzle of olive oil.

Serve Cold:
Chill slightly before serving for best flavor.

Tips for Perfect Carrot Meze:
✅ Let carrots cool so yogurt doesn’t get runny.
✅ Use thick, creamy yogurt for best consistency.
✅ A touch of dill adds extra freshness if you like!