HARISSA & GREEK SPICED ROASTED CARROTS ON WHIPPED COTTAGE CHEESE WITH MINT SALSA

SERVES 4 | PREPARATION TIME: 35-40 minutes | COOKING TIME: 20-25 minutes

Guest recipe from Meetu Gupta: www.instagram.com/meetu.egglessvegetarian

Chef's notes: "This came together on a sunny day when I needed a quick, protein packed lunch for my daughter! The whipped cottage cheese adds a creamy base, while OliveOlive's Greek Seasoning Blends and harissa take the carrots somewhere really special. Light, vibrant and on the table in about an hour!"

INGREDIENTS

16 small to medium thin carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise

14-16 asparagus spears

For the marinade:

4-6 tbsp OliveOlive extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp harissa paste

2 tbsp pomegranate molasses

2 tsp lemon juice

3 tsp OliveOlive Greek Seasoning Blend for Chicken

Salt and black pepper to taste

For the whipped cottage cheese:

1 cup cottage cheese

½ cup Greek yogurt

4 tbsp mango chutney

2 tsp lemon juice

½ tsp turmeric

For the mint salsa:

4 tbsp OliveOlive extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp lime juice

4 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped

Lime zest to taste

2 tsp OliveOlive Greek Seasoning Blend for Potato

Salt and black pepper to taste

Optional: grated halloumi cheese or crumbled feta

Toasted Greek flatbread to serve

METHOD

Preheat your air fryer to 200°C. Peel and halve your carrots lengthwise.

Mix all marinade ingredients together in a bowl. Massage generously all over the carrots and place in your air fryer basket. Air fry at 200°C for 15-18 minutes, then add the asparagus spears and air fry for a further 5-6 minutes. Carrots should be golden with a slight bite — not mushy!

Meanwhile blend the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, mango chutney, turmeric and lemon juice until completely smooth and set aside.

Mix all mint salsa ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.

To serve, spread the whipped cottage cheese generously on a platter. Top with roasted carrots and asparagus. Drizzle over the mint salsa. Crumble feta or grated halloumi on top if using and serve with toasted Greek flatbread.

No air fryer? No problem — roast at 200°C in a conventional oven for the same time.

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