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sted Walnuts and Cranberry-Honey Drizzle Recipe

sted Walnuts and Cranberry-Honey Drizzle Recipe
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A delightful and wholesome side dish featuring tender roasted carrots paired with creamy whipped cottage cheese, crunchy toasted walnuts, and a sweet-tart cranberry-honey drizzle. Perfect for a light meal or as an elegant accompaniment.

Ingredients

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Roasted Carrots

  • 1 lb (450 g) carrots, peeled and halved
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon (6 g) salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2 g) black pepper

Whipped Cottage Cheese

  • 1 cup (225 g) cottage cheese
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice

Cranberry-Honey Drizzle

  • 1/3 cup (80 g) cranberry sauce
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) water or orange juice

Toppings

  • 1/3 cup (40 g) walnuts, toasted and chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
  2. Roast Carrots: Toss the peeled and halved carrots with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Spread them out on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, or until they are tender and lightly caramelized.
  3. Prepare Whipped Cottage Cheese: In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, olive oil, and lemon juice. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring a fluffy texture.
  4. Make Cranberry-Honey Drizzle: In a small saucepan, gently warm cranberry sauce, honey, and water (or orange juice) over low heat. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  5. Assemble and Serve: Spread the whipped cottage cheese evenly on a serving platter. Arrange the roasted carrots on top, sprinkle with toasted walnuts, and generously drizzle the cranberry-honey sauce over everything. Serve warm for the best flavor experience.

Notes

  • Use orange juice instead of water in the drizzle for a citrusy brightness.
  • For a vegan adaptation, substitute cottage cheese with a plant-based alternative like blended silken tofu or cashew cream.
  • Walnuts can be replaced with pecans or almonds as preferred.
  • Make sure not to over-roast carrots to keep some bite and natural sweetness.
  • This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.

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Keywords: roasted carrots, whipped cottage cheese, toasted walnuts, cranberry honey drizzle, healthy side dish, easy vegetarian recipe

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