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Whipped Cottage Cheese and Maple Glazed Carrots

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Ingredients

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  • 1 lbs carrots, peeled and trimmed, sliced in half (leave some tops if desired)

  • 3/4 tbsp olive oil (for carrots)

  • 1 tbsp pure maple syrup

  • 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • ¼ tsp black pepper

  • 1 cup cottage cheese (whole milk for best creaminess)

  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for cottage cheese)

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tsp honey

  • Pinch of salt and black pepper

  • 2 tbsp roasted sunflower seeds

  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, toss carrots with olive oil, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping once, until golden and tender.
  4. Add cottage cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, honey , salt, and pepper to a food processor or blender.
  5. Blend until smooth and fluffy, about 30–60 seconds.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  7. Spread the whipped cottage cheese on a serving platter
  8. Arrange the roasted carrots on top.
  9. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds and fresh dill