Description
Tender roasted carrots are plated atop a tangy and herbaceous green goddess dip to make the perfect holiday side dish. It's super fresh, easy to make, and looks incredibly festive.
Ingredients
Carrots:
- 1 1/2 lbs carrots, halved
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked or regular paprika
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Green goddess:
- 7 oz feta cheese
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 2 garlic cloves
- Juice from 1 lemon (~2 tbsp)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 cups total fresh herbs - we used 1/2 c parsley, 1/2 c dill, 1/2 c basil & 1/4 c each mint and chives)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400˚F.
- Toss carrots in olive oil and spices. Roast for ~35 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until fork tender and crisp. The time may be shorter or longer depending on the size of your carrots.
- Meanwhile, add all green goddess ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Spread the sauce on a large platter, top with carrots and garnish with more feta, pomegranate and parsley.
Notes
Make ahead: You can make the green goddess sauce up to a few days before serving - just keep it stored in an airtight container.
Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Break the feta into pieces before blending: If you skip this step, it will take a lot longer to get the green goddess to become smooth.
Fresh herbs are the key to a green goddess. You don't have to use the exact herbs in the recipe and can feel free to substitute in your favorites, just make sure to keep the amount at 2 cups total.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dishes
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 387
- Sugar: 9.1 g
- Sodium: 816.2 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Carbohydrates: 17.6 g
- Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 18.4 g