Eastern Mediterranean Carrot Chickpea Tray Bake

Large, meaty olives, sumac, and roasted lemon and garlic mingle with caramelized carrots and chickpeas. Once plated, finish with the zingy yogurt sauce for a fun, simple and streamlined meal.

Anytime, Main, Platter, Sauce, Spring, SummerKatie SchmidtJune 28, 2021Carrots, Chickpeas, Middle Eastern, Olives, Lemon, Sumac, Za'atar, Thyme, Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan/Vegan Option, Weeknight Dinner, Tray BakeComment

Harissa Sweet Potato Lentil Stew

If you click on the Middle Eastern tag or scroll through the photo summary of similarly-themed recipes at the bottom of this post, the long list reveals my love for the Middle Eastern and North African aesthetic of cooking. I can't get enough of their flirtatious play between sweet and richly savory.

Main, Soup/Stew, Winter, AutumnKatie SchmidtJanuary 8, 2019Harissa, Sweet Potato, Carrots, Green lentils, Middle Eastern, North African, Sherry vinegar, Pistachios, Cilantro, Immunity, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan/Vegan Option Comments

Roasted Carrot & Black Lentil Platter with Citrus Miso Sauce

With the fresh, bright flavors of citrus and cilantro, sweet caramelized carrots and garlic, and creamy umami from the miso tahini sauce, this Roasted Carrot and Black Lentil Platter makes a beautiful centerpiece for the holidays or any special meal.

Main, Platter, Sauce, Winter, AutumnWhole NourishmentDecember 12, 2018Carrots, Black lentils, Citrus, Cilantro, Miso, Tahini, Gluten-Free, Vegan/Vegan Option, Dairy-Free Comments

Orange-Spiked Carrot Soup with Horseradish Cream

This humble soup delivers on the WOW factor. It packs a lot of flavor and goodness into each bite. But the best part is that it's made with pantry staples such as carrots, red lentils, spices and citrus, making it a fabulous weeknight dinner solution.

Autumn, Main, Soup/Stew, WinterKatie SchmidtSeptember 4, 2018Carrots, Horseradish, Red Lentils, Weeknight Dinner, Gluten-Free, Vegan/Vegan Option, Orange Comments

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