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Marinated carrots with pumpkin seeds

Marinated carrots with pumpkin seeds

Cook 45 mins 4 servings

Displaying a spread of vibrant colours and even brighter tastes – our recipe for Marinated carrots with pumpkin seeds delivers an exciting approach to elegant dining with effortless preparation. Caramelised greens and smooth blue cheese makes this dish a must try at any occasion. Enjoy!

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ingredients

  • 8 carrots cut into short rods (Approx 600 g)
  • 4 cups of boiling water
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin seed oil
  • 2 tsp finely grated lime lime fruits zest
  • 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
  • ½ tsp salt
  • freshly ground pepper
  • 50 g pumpkin seeds (about 1 cup)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 150 g Castello® Organic blue
  • 100 g romaine lettuce torn into smaller pieces
  • 1 lime fruit
  • 200 g country bread

preparation

Preparation

1. Add the carrots in a bowl and pour boiling water over.

2. Let the carrots sit for approx. 2 minutes.

3. Drain and toss them with 1 tbsp of pumpkin oil, lime zest, juice, salt and pepper. Let the carrots marinate for approx. 15 minutes and season to taste.

4. Add 1 tbsp of the pumpkin oil in a pan on low heat. Toast pumpkin seeds over low heat, while stirring for approx. 1 minute. Let pumpkin seeds dry on paper towel and sprinkle them with salt.

5. Cut the Organic Blue cheese into thin triangles.

6. Add a bed of romaine lettuce in a bowl. Spread the marinated carrots, Organic Blue cheese and roasted pumpkin seeds.

7. Add lime wedges on the dish and serve immediately with bread on the side.