Sunday, December 18, 2022

Roasted Carrots with Pumpkin Seed Pesto and Yoghurt


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Use baby carrots or heirloom carrots if you could find them. Adding pesto is an easy way to elevate the flavour of this humble root vegetable. It makes a perfect side dish or even a lunch. Swap the yoghurt for a dairy-free alternative if you have a dairy sensitivity. Leftover pesto is perfect on some pasta or served as a dip.

 
Pumpkin Seed Pesto
  • 750 g Small carrots, trimmed and peeled
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tsp Peppercorns, crushed (I used a mixture of green, black and pink)
  • Fresh thyme leaves
  • Garlic salt (or regular sea salt)
  • Baby arugula leaves, to serve
  • Greek-style yoghurt, to serve
  • Toasted pumpkin seeds, to serve (optional)
  • 50 g Arugula leaves
  • 20 g Flat parsley
  • 1 Garlic clove, crushed
  • 50 g Pepitas (pumpkin seeds), toasted
  • 20 g Parmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated
  • 80-100 ml Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper
  1. Preheat oven to 200C/400F. Arrange carrots on a baking tray and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with crushed peppercorns and fresh thyme. Season with salt. Roast, turning occasionally, for 30 minutes or until golden and tender.
  2. Meanwhile, to make pumpkin seed pesto, place arugula, flat parsley, garlic, pepitas and grated Parmesan in a food processor. Process until finely chopped. With the motor running, add oil in a thin, steady stream until well combined. Season.
  3. Arrange the carrots and rocket on a serving platter. Drizzle with the pesto and yoghurt. Sprinkle with pepitas if using.

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32 comments:

  1. Tom18/12/22 21:53

    ...another festive dish!

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  2. Christine18/12/22 22:16

    Yummy!

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  3. Brian's Home Blog19/12/22 00:25

    That plate looks beautiful!

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  4. J.P. Alexander19/12/22 02:03

    Se ve una rica y diferente ensalada te mando un beso.

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  5. My name is Erika.19/12/22 02:31

    I've never thought of carrots with pesto. But I can actually taste it without actually having some of a plate in front of me. Sounds yummy. Happy new week Angie. Hugs-Erika

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  6. torviewtoronto19/12/22 02:59

    beautiful colours with the orange and green

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  7. roentare19/12/22 04:12

    Perfect finger food at a party!

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  8. Eha19/12/22 06:12

    I am not the biggest carrot eater . . . but find their marriage with pesto here very inviting and shall try - looks so appetizing!

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  9. The Happy Whisk19/12/22 06:30

    Yum. Love me some carrots.

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  10. Nancy Chan19/12/22 07:16

    I love carrots but I never thought of roasting carrots. Looks yummy.

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  11. Lola Martínez19/12/22 07:54

    Que bien debe oler tu cocina mientras asas las zanahorias y con ese pesto estarán deliciosas.
    Bss

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  12. Rose world19/12/22 08:01

    I like baby carrots.
    I bet I would enjoy this pesto.

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  13. bread&salt19/12/22 09:54

    WoW very different recipe. We like carrots and consume them alot. Looks great.

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  14. Anonymous19/12/22 13:05

    It's Judee- I do love roasted carrots and your toppings put them over the edge. I also love the presentation with the whole carrot as opposed to sliced carrots.

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  15. DEZMOND19/12/22 13:28

    Looks lovely especially in that green and orange colour combo! I am making steamed and grated carrot salad with mayo, eggs and scallions tomorrow for lunch.

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  16. Anonymous19/12/22 14:14

    Roasted carrots are always a family favourite. I just love the festive colours on this plate too.
    Éva https://kitcheninspirations.wordpress.com/

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  17. Chef Mimi19/12/22 15:55

    So beautiful! I use pumpkin seeds a lot, and sometimes use them in my pestos instead of pine nuts, especially if I’m also using cilantro.. But your combination is wonderful!!!

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  18. Rhodesia19/12/22 17:49

    This sounds amazing . Happy Christmas and all the best for 2023. Diane

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  19. Bill19/12/22 18:11

    looks delicious.

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  20. Marissa19/12/22 22:07

    I love how roasting carrots brings out their natural sweetness! Loving this pumpkin seed pesto too, Angie.

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  21. Laura. M19/12/22 22:59

    Una rica ensalada.
    Feliz Navidad 🎄 Merry Christmas💗
    Un abrazo.

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  22. Ben | Havocinthekitchen19/12/22 23:05

    Roasted carrots and hummus sound like a great combination, and it's plated so beautifully!

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  23. jesus alvarez20/12/22 10:46

    Esta receta tiene un aspecto estupendo, tiene que estar muy rica,saludos.

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  24. Mbul Kecil20/12/22 11:38

    baby carrot looks so yummy...

    the sauce looks so creammy and healthy

    you're so creative Angie

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  25. 2pots2cook20/12/22 13:40

    Another vibrant and vitamins loaded side! Keep on with good work and enjoy 2023.!

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  26. Marcepanowy Kącik20/12/22 15:31

    Prowadzisz pyszną kuchnię. Ostatnio zrobiłam dynię pieczoną, była pyszna i wszyscy .chwalili

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  27. Julie20/12/22 18:02

    The roasted carrots have a beautiful colour and looks so yummy, lovely dip too !!

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  28. speedy7020/12/22 19:27

    Un ottimo piatto di verdure!!!

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  29. Cooking Julia20/12/22 23:08

    This is a very flavorful dish, I appreciate that much.

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  30. tigerfish21/12/22 00:38

    Pesto balances the sweetness of roasted carrots so perfectly.

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  31. Rainbow Evening21/12/22 06:12

    beautiful and yummy....
    love carrots, good for eyes health....

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  32. Muriel22/12/22 22:37

    Quelle assiette appétissante ! Bonne fin de soirée

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