Roasted Dutch Carrots with Melted D'Affinois
Prep time: 15 mins
Cooking time: 45 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 3 Bunch Dutch Carrots
- 2 Tbsp Caramelised Balsamic
- ½ Cup Walnuts
- ½ Tbsp Honey
- 1 ½ Cup Israeli Couscous
- 2 Tbsp HFM Pesto
- 200g D’Affinois Cheese
- Salt and Pepper
- Olive oil
Method
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Preheat the oven to 200°C. Bring a pot with salted water to the boil.
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Cut off the carrot tops leaves leaving 3cm of the stems on. Pick a handful of leaves to garnish at the end.
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Wash the carrots and place them on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Drizzle with olive oil, drizzle the caramelised balsamic and season with salt and pepper. Add ¼ cup of water and toss well.
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Place into the oven and cook for 40mins until carrots are soft and caramelised.
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Meanwhile, cook the Israeli couscous in the boiling water for 5mins. Then drain well and cool down under running cold water.
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Place the drained couscous into a mixing bowl and add the pesto. Mix through and check seasoning. Set aside.
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Place the walnuts on a baking tray lined with bakingb paper. Drizzle with the honey and drizzle with olive oil. Mix well and place into the oven for approx. 5mins until golden brown and sticky.
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Once carrots are ready. Serve on a platter with a bed of pesto couscous. Tear big chunks of the cheese on top and melt using a blow torch until golden and soft.
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Garnish with some carrots leaves and sprinkle with candied walnuts. Enjoy.