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Caramelized Carrots with Carrot-top Green Goddess Dressing

Let no part of the carrot go to waste with this vibrant side-dish
Course Side Dish
Keyword Carrots, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Food processor or immersion blender

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch carrots including green tops
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 clove garlic peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 orange juiced
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme or 1/4 tsp dried

Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 shallot peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1 clove garlic peeled
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp chives

Instructions

  • Washing the carrots thoroughly, including the green. Remove the greens from the carrots, trim and discard any thick stems and add any remaining greens to a food processor1.
  • Add mayonnaise, sour cream, shallot, garlic, lemon juice and chives to the food processor (or use an immersion blender with a medium sized bowl). Blend until combined and set aside
  • Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add butter and once melted, add garlic and cook until softened.
  • Add orange juice, brown sugar and thyme to the pan and stir to combine.
  • Add carrots in a single layer, rotating regularly until browed on all sides, about 15 minutes total.
  • Serve carrots with the dressing alongside your favourite main or enjoy as a snack.

Notes

  1. You can reserve some of the carrot greens for garnish