Roasted Carrots with Pistachios

Name: Roasted Carrots with Pistachios
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces carrots (left whole if they are small carrots or cut into slices); 3 Tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 teaspoon oregano; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled); 1/4 cup red onion (diced); 1/2 cup pistachios (de-shelled, chopped); 1/4 cup parsley (chopped)

Roasted Carrots with Pistachios is the perfect spring side dish or addition to your Easter meal. Roasted carrots are sweet and complimented nicely with fresh herbs, red onion, creamy, tangy feta cheese and crunchy pistachios. You will love this light and fresh side!

Prep10 min
Cook30 min
Total40 min
Makes4 servings
Calories286

Ingredients

4 servings

16 ounces carrots (left whole if they are small carrots or cut into slices)
3 Tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon oregano
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
1/4 cup red onion (diced)
1/2 cup pistachios (de-shelled, chopped)
1/4 cup parsley (chopped)

Method

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
In a small mixing bowl whisk together the olive oil, paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper. Add the carrots and toss until the carrots are covered.
3
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and spread the carrots in an even layer on the baking sheet.
4
Roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until the carrots are tender, flipping the carrots over once.
5
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with feta cheese, pistachios, fresh parsley and red onion. Serve warm!

Notes

Spice swaps: Za'atar and sumac are my top picks if you want to take these in a more Lebanese direction. Italian seasoning or cumin both work nicely too. Fresh herbs: Parsley is my go-to but dill, mint, basil, or fresh oregano are all great finishers. Use whatever looks good at the store. Add sweetness: Drizzle a little honey over the carrots before roasting if you want a touch of sweetness. It caramelizes in the oven and plays beautifully off the salty feta. Use block feta: Pre-crumbled feta from a bag tends to be drier and less creamy. Crumbling it yourself from a block makes a noticeable difference in flavor and texture. Carrot size matters: Try to use carrots that are similar in size so they roast evenly. If some are much thicker, slice them in half lengthwise so everything finishes at the same time.

Per serving

Carbs18 g
Protein7 g
Fat22 g
Fiber6 g

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