The fall is here and it is time to enjoy roasting veggies!!
Cooking carrots maintains their beta carotene content, and when eaten with a little fat (like olive oil) their pro-vitamin A content is more easily absorbed. Carrots are also a great source of fiber, Vitamin C, and potassium. BONUS: carrots contain beneficial fiber for the gut, increasing short chain fatty acid production by our probiotic strain of beneficial bacteria!!
Ingredients:
- 1 lb of carrots
- 1 shallot
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt + pepper
- Italian seasoning
- Paprika
Directions:
- Line a baking dish with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 425 degrees
- Peel and quarter carrots
- Mince garlic and dice shallot
- Place peeled carrots onto baking dish, season with salt and pepper
- Sprinkle garlic and shallot over carrots and drizzle with olive oil and honey then place in oven
- Cook for 15 min, remove and top with feta, paprika and Italian seasoning
- Finish in the oven for additional 3 min
Enjoy!!
References:
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/top-5-health-benefits-of-carrots