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Maple Roasted Carrots with Labneh and Tangy Parsley Sauce

This roasted carrot appetizer is paired with two flavorful sauces, making it a crowd-pleaser at your next dinner party or potluck!
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Keyword: gluten free, gluten free appetizer, gluten free recipes, gluten free vegetarian, roastedcarrots, roastedvegetables
Servings: 8

Equipment

  • 1 large sheet pan
  • Knife
  • immersion blender or regular blender
  • Foil (optional, to line the sheet pan)

Ingredients

Carrot Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs. carrots washed & peeled (or unpeeled)
  • 4 tbsp avocado or olive oil
  • 4 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2-3 garlic cloves minced
  • salt
  • cracked black pepper

Parsley Sauce Ingredients:

  • 20 g parsley
  • 60 g avocado oil
  • 45 g apple cider vinegar
  • 20 g dijon mustard
  • 10 g maple syrup
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled
  • salt
  • sepper
  • dash of hot sauce optional

Labneh Spread Ingredients:

  • 16 oz labneh
  • 2 tsp dried dill
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  • Slice the ends off of each carrot and cut them diagonally into 1 inch slices. If some pieces are very large, you can slice them again.
  • Add the carrot pieces to a large bowl and drizzle with oil and maple syrup. Add minced garlic, salt, and pepper, and mix until all of the carrots are fully coated.
  • Lay the coated carrot pieces out on the pan in a single layer.
  • Place the pan in the oven and roast for 15 minutes. Flip the carrots and roast for another 10-12 minutes or until golden and tender.
  • While the carrots are roasting, prepare your parsley sauce using an immersion blender or regular blender. Add all of the parsley sauce ingredients into a container and blend until combined. Set aside.
  • Prepare the labneh spread by mixing labneh with lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried dill.
  • To plate, start by spreading the labneh dip in an even layer across a large bowl. Top with the roasted carrots, and drizzle parsley sauce on top. Garnish with chopped parsley and cracked black pepper!

Notes

Adjust labneh sauce and parsley sauce ingredients as needed. I recommend tasting as you go to ensure all of the flavors are perfect!