Carrot Pep
Brighten your table with the irresistible 'Carrot Pep,' a vibrant, nutrient-packed side dish bursting with zesty flavors and delightful textures. This quick and easy recipe features julienned carrots dressed in a tangy lime and honey vinaigrette, enhanced with the warmth of grated ginger and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes. Toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds) add a satisfying crunch, while fresh parsley brings a burst of color and freshness. Perfect as a healthy side for any meal, this dish is ready in just 20 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or a crowd-pleasing addition to your holiday spread. Serve it fresh for a bright, crisp bite or let it chill for an hour to allow the bold flavors to meld together. Your taste buds — and your guests — will thank you!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large carrots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
Instructions
Peel and julienne the carrots into thin strips using a knife, julienne peeler, or mandoline slicer. Place them in a large bowl.
In a smaller bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, grated ginger, red pepper flakes, and salt until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the julienned carrots and toss thoroughly to coat the carrots evenly in the mixture.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle it over the carrots. Toss again gently to distribute the parsley.
Heat a small dry skillet over medium heat and toast the pepitas (pumpkin seeds) for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until they are lightly browned and fragrant. Remove from heat.
Sprinkle the toasted pepitas over the carrots for an added crunch and flavor boost.
Serve immediately as a zesty side dish or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
609 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.1 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1391 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.6 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.5 g | ||
| Protein | 10.5 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 133 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1326 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
