Brightland's Autumnal Roasted Carrots Recipe

A timely recipe from Brightland's chef in Residence, Noreen Wasti.

This hearty side dish features a colorful spread of roasted carrots, fresh herbs, and seeds. Utilizing Brightland's superlative Awake Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Parasol Champagne Vinegar. This recipe celebrates Fall's rustic bounty and has unique flavor notes stemming from the tang of vinegar and the use of Sumac spice. The deep burgundy hue of the sumac berry is ground and dried- and imparts a surprising tart, lemony flavor with refreshing complexity.

Brightland is a women-owned company, with sustainable farm partners throughout sunny California. Their artful UV-protected bottles can be recycled- or lovingly up-cycled into decorative vessels for flowers, candles, branches and stems. We love Brightland because of their delicious and diversified flavor profiles- with special editions and seasonal releases that keep us hooked.

Now, a unique take on roasted carrots to kick of your cooler-weather cooking.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs carrots, peeled and rinse

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp sumac, plus more to finish

• 1 tsp salt

• A few cracks of black pepper

• 3 Tbsp tahini

• Handful of torn fresh cilantro and chives, to finish

• Handful of toasted pumpkin seeds, to finish

• 2 tbsp of Brightland Awake Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• 2 tbsp of Brightland Parasol Champagne Vinegar

• 2 tbsp of Brightland Orange Blossom Honey

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400F.

2. Cut the carrots into long stalks, about 4 inches and halved lengthwise if too thick. Make sure they are all around the same size.

3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, vinegar, olive oil, oregano, sumac, salt, and pepper until emulsified.

4. Place the carrots on a large sheet pan in a single layer, don’t overcrowd and use two sheet pans if needed.

5. Drizzle the dressing evenly over the carrots and toss well to coat. Pour an additional drizzle of Awake Extra Virgin Olive Oil on top.

6. Roast for about 30 minutes or until the carrots are tender and fully cooked.

7. Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle with tahini.

8. Garnish the carrots with herbs, pumpkin seeds, and a sprinkle of sumac to finish.

9. Enjoy!

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