This vegetarian dish is jam- packed with fresh produce and is a show-stopping side or main.
Time 35 mins Serves 4–6 Recipe
Picture :: Naomi Giatas
150g freekeh, cooked as per packet instructions
300g medium carrots, halved lengthwise
2 tsp olive oil
1⁄2 tsp sea salt
1⁄2 tsp pepper
3 tbsp maple syrup
60g goat’s cheese, crumbled 3 tbsp pumpkin seeds
2 tbsp pepitas
10g walnuts, crushed
10g currants, fresh or dried Fresh bunch of sage,
leaves only
Fresh bunch parsley, finely chopped
1 lemon, zested
- Preheat oven to 200°C fan-forced.
- Place carrots in a large roasting pan. Drizzle with maple syrup and oil, then season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Roast for 10–15minutes, tossing halfway through.
- Sprinkle sage over the carrots and roast for another 5 minutes. Add pumpkin seeds, pepitas and walnuts and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven, add the freekah and currants to the roasting tray and set aside to cool.
- Once cooled, add fresh parsley, goat’s cheese and lemon zest. Serve warm or cold. Enjoy!
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