Try these baked carrots with honey and goat cheese for a delicious Italian side dish.

Baked Carrots with Honey, Goat Cheese, and Green Sauce

Discover the delightful flavors of Italian recipes with this exquisite dish: Baked Carrots with Honey, Goat Cheese, and Green Sauce. This simple yet elegant side dish combines the natural sweetness of carrots with the creaminess of goat cheese and the freshness of a green herb sauce. Perfect for a colorful and flavorful addition to your table.

Ingredients

• Carrots – 800g
• Honey – 2 tbsp
• Extra virgin olive oil – 3 tbsp
• Fresh thyme – 1 tbsp
• Goat cheese – 150g
• Mixed fresh herbs (parsley, basil, mint) – 50g
• Walnuts – 30g
• Salt and pepper – to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
2. Peel the carrots and cut them into sticks.
3. Place the carrots on a baking tray and drizzle with honey, olive oil, and sprinkle with thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
5. Meanwhile, prepare the green sauce by blending the mixed herbs with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt until smooth.
6. Toast the walnuts in a pan until golden and chop them roughly.
7. Once the carrots are done, arrange them on a serving plate.
8. Top with dollops of goat cheese, drizzle with the green sauce, and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.

This dish is perfect as a unique side for meat or fish, or as a delightful appetizer for a dinner with friends.

More Carrot Side Dishes

• Baked Carrots
• Roasted Carrots with Pistachios
• Fried Carrot Sticks
• Pan-Fried Carrots
• Spiced Carrots

Total Time: 45 min

Cuisine: Italian