Freeform Chicken Meatballs With Roasted Carrots | Umami

Ingredients

• 1½ lb. small carrots, scrubbed, tops trimmed to about ½", halved lengthwise
• ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 5 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling
• 2¼ tsp. kosher salt, divided
• 1 lb. ground chicken or ground turkey
• 6 scallions, white and pale-green parts finely chopped
• 1 large egg, beaten to blend
• 2 Tbsp. plain breadcrumbs
• 3 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
• 2 tsp. store-bought or homemade garam masala
• 1 cup plain Greek-style yogurt, preferably full-fat
• 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, plus more for serving
• 2 cups baby arugula or watercress
• Flaky sea salt