Roasted Heirloom Carrots
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Roasted Heirloom Carrots
Description
This recipe features medium heirloom carrots trimmed and coated lightly with extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper before roasting at 350°F. The roasting process takes 35 to 45 minutes, allowing the carrots to become tender enough to pierce easily with a fork while developing some slight browning that enhances their natural sweetness.
After roasting, the carrots are seasoned further with salt, then accented with crumbled feta cheese, fresh lemon zest and juice, and a drizzle of white truffle olive oil. The feta adds a creamy, tangy element; lemon zest and juice bring a bright acidity; and the truffle oil introduces an earthy aroma that elevates the overall flavor profile.
The resulting dish balances sweet, savory, and tangy elements with a crisp-tender texture, making it an elegant side that can accompany a variety of main courses or be enjoyed on its own as a flavorful vegetable dish.
Ingredients
- 12 to 16 medium heirloom carrots (about 1 lb total with stems trimmed)
- 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, fresh
- 1 ounce feta cheese (from a block, crumbled)
- 1 lemon from 1 lemon, zest
- 1 lemon juice from half the lemon, fresh
- 1 teaspoon white truffle olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Wash, dry and trim the stems of the carrots.
- Place the carrots on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, salt and black pepper, shake to coat.
- Roast the carrots until crisp-tender and slightly browned, about 35 to 45 minutes. A fork should should easily go into the thickest part of the carrot.
- Remove from the oven. While the carrots are still hot, season with more salt, drizzle the white truffle oil, top with lemon juice, lemon zest and crumbled feta.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3to 4 carrots | |
| Calories | 117kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 11.5g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7.5g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 6.5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 194mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 14% |
| Sugar | 5.5g | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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