Monday’s Bread Bowl: Roasted Za’atar Carrots with Cottage Cheese

Spring into season with this orange veggie dish

This carrot dish caught our eyes with its refreshing round of flavors. Cottage cheese adds creaminess and a nice flavor contrast with the roasted carrots, which are cooked until sweet and tender. We’ve also dressed this dish with olive oil and za’atar spice mix. We used dry oregano, cumin, and sesame seeds to make our version of this popular Mediterranean spice rub. The end product is an alternative to regular salads or creamed veggies. Here is our recipe:

What you will need:

1 medium-sized bowl
1 baking dish
1 wooden spoon
10 carrots, cut on the diagonal ¼ inch thick
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons za’atar
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
½ cup cottage cheese,
Pinch of salt and pepper

Cooking and Directions:

Preheat oven at 400 degrees. Combine cut carrots, olive oil, za’atar, pepper, and salt in bowl. Toss well to make sure carrots are nicely coated. Scrape seasoned carrot mix onto baking dish. Place everything in preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let carrots cool. Return cooked carrots to bowl. Add fresh parsley and cottage cheese. Again, toss everything well. You may want to lightly dress with more olive oil, salt, and pepper.