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Moroccan Roasted Carrots with Goat Cheese, Pistachios and Golden Raisins

A sweet, earthy, slightly spicy side dish that's loaded with texture and flavor!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 199 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Moroccan

Ingredients

  • 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut on the diagonal into 1/2 inch thick slices
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 ounces crumbled goat cheese
  • 2 tablespoons roughly chopped pistachios
  • 2 tablespoons golden raisins

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400° F. and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
  2. Combine all of the spices in a small bowl.
  3. Place the cut carrots onto the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle on the spice mix and season with salt and pepper. Toss everything together with your hands until coated, then spread them out into a single layer. Place on the middle rack of the oven and roast for 20-30 minutes or until tender, tossing halfway through the cooking time.
  4.  Remove the carrots from the oven and squeeze lemon juice over the tops. Drizzle with honey and toss the carrots to coat them. Season with more salt and pepper if needed. 
  5. Place the carrots on a serving platter then add the goat cheese, pistachios and golden raisins. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Information

Calories 199kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 133mg (6%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 14g (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 199

% Daily Value*

Calories 199kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 133mg 6%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 14g 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.