5 Ingredient Pomegranate-Glazed Carrots with Whipped Goat Cheese
5 ingredient pomegranate-glazed carrots with whipped goat cheese is a colorful and cooling side to brighten up any dinner spread.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 35 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 bunches large multi-carrot carrots (scrubbed and halved lengthwise)
- 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup pomegranate juice (such as POM)
- 2 oz. goat cheese (softened)
- 1 7-oz. container plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt
- 3 Tbsp. shelled pistachios (roughly chopped)
- Optional topping: pomegranate seeds (carrot top greens)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line carrots on a large baking sheet. Coat with oil, salt, and pepper; tossing to coat all sides of carrots. Bake for 30 minutes, turning once halfway through.
- 2
Simmer pomegranate juice in a small saucepan for 10 to 12 minutes, until mixture reduces to about 2 to 3 Tablespoons. Brush pomegranate glaze over carrots and place back in the oven at 425°F for another 7 to 10 minutes, until carrots are tender and caramelized.
- 3
Mix together softened goat cheese and yogurt until smooth. Spread on the bottom of a serving platter. Top with roasted carrots and sprinkle with pistachios. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and carrot top greens, if desired.