Smashed Carrots With Feta And Mint Recipes

ROASTED CARROTS WITH FETA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Wash and peel the carrots.
• If your carrots are large cut them in half lengthwise.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the carrots out evenly on the sheet.
• In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, honey, water, garlic and salt and pepper and pour on top of the carrots.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes stirring halfway through. Serve immediately.

CARROTS WITH FETA AND MINT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450*F.
• In a mixing bowl, add the carrots and toss with the honey, vinegar, cumin seeds, and 1 tbls. olive oil.
• In an oven safe skillet over medium high heat, heat the remaining olive oil, then add the carrots. Season generously with salt and pepper, and then toss to coat. Transfer to the oven and roast for 20 minutes, or until the carrots have caramelized and browned in spots.
• Meanwhile, make the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, orange juice and zest, honey, vinegar, mint leaves, shallot and almonds. Add a pinch of salt and set aside.
• Once the carrots have finished and cooled slightly, toss them in a large bowl with the dressing. To serve, garnish carrots with feta, orange zest, adn a drizzle of olive oil.
• Enjoy!

CARROT, DATE AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Thinly slice the carrots into ribbons using a vegetable peeler or mandolin, including any remaining "stubs" of carrot. Soak in ice water until the ribbons firm up and curl, about 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
• Whisk together the cilantro, olive oil, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the lime juice in a medium bowl. Add the carrots along with the feta cheese, almonds and dates, and toss until evenly combined. Serve immediately, or let the salad marinate a bit before serving.

CRUNCHY FETA & MINT SALAD

Steps:

• Using a coarse grater or food processor, grate the carrots and beetroot. In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil and garlic. Season to taste, then toss the carrot and beetroot through the dressing along with the leaves from the chicory (or a crunchy lettuce). Crumble the feta cheese, roughly tear the mint leaves and toss them through the salad. Add crunch with a handful of toasted almonds or walnuts, if you like.

MINTY CARROT, PISTACHIO & FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Tip 1 tbsp of the oil, the carrots, chickpeas and cumin onto a baking tray, season and toss to coat. Roast for 30 mins or until the carrots are tender.
• Mix together the lemon juice, honey and remaining oil, then pour all over the roasted carrots and chickpeas. Leave to cool. You can chill the salad at this stage, for up to 1 day; just bring it out of the fridge 1 hr before serving.
• Mix through the mint, spinach leaves and pistachios, and check the seasoning. Scatter the feta over and drizzle with a little extra oil.

CARROTS WITH MINT

Steps:

• Trim off the ends of each carrot and scrape the sides.
• Cut the carrots crosswise into rounds, each about 1/8 inch thick.
• There should be about 4 cups.
• Put the carrot rounds in a saucepan and add the butter, broth, salt and pepper. Bring to the boil. Cover and simmer about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Do not overcook. Remove from the heat.
• Add the mint and cumin and stir to blend. Serve.