March 30, 2018

Za’atar Honey Roasted Carrots with Creamy Hummus Sauce – Gluten Free Spring Easter Side Dish

Name: Za’atar Honey Roasted Carrots with Creamy Hummus Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 1 lb multi coloured carrots (large ones cut into ½” thick pieces, peeled); 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp unsalted butter (melted); 1 tsp cumin; ½ tsp za’atar; 1 tbsp honey; Pinch of fleur de sel; 1 container of Sabra Classic Hummus; ½ cup lite coconut milk; ½ tsp cumin; Juice of ½ lemon (or to taste); Salt and pepper (to taste); 3 tbsp crumbled feta cheese; 3 tbsp pomegranate arils; 3 tbsp pistachios (shelled and crushed); 3 tbsp parsley (minced)

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DISCLAIMER: This post was developed in sponsored partnership with Sabra Hummus, however, as always, all opinions are genuine.

These Za’atar Honey Roasted Carrots with Creamy Hummus is a gluten free Spring Easter side dish that’s light and balanced, yet a real show stopper for your guests.

I’ve never met a human that doesn’t like carrots. They’re naturally sweet, are vibrantly colourful, have a satisfying crunch when raw, and pack a smooth tender bite when cooked. Come Spring time when carrots are in season, they’re a fan-favourite at the Spring Easter spread- a vegetable that people actually look forward to eating. I don’t know what your holiday table looks like, but when there are carrots at the buffet, even the glazed ham loses some of its real estate on the plate.

Well, Easter isn’t the only thing worth celebrating this month. My favourite hummus, Sabra Canada, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in April and showcasing amazing tasty ways to enjoy Sabra hummus. That gave me a delicious idea- my Za’atar Honey Roasted Carrots with Creamy Hummus Sauce!

How to Make Za’atar Honey Roasted Carrots with Creamy Hummus Sauce

These Za’atar Honey Roasted Carrots will quickly become your family’s new go-to Easter side dish. Roasted in cumin and lemony za’atar with a sticky sweet honey glaze, they’re like candy but made of vegetables. VEGETABLE CANDY.

And yes, they would be tasty all on their own, but entertaining is all about presentation and that’s where the creamy hummus sauce comes into play. Since entertaining at the holidays is already so busy and stressful, I start with a container of Sabra Classic Hummus for the base of my creamy hummus sauce. With fibre, protein and healthy fats, it’s a lightened up way to round out an otherwise indulgent holiday meal. I also love Sabra’s deliciously smooth consistency, authentic recipe and simple ingredient list. It’s already got all the flavour. so all it really needs is a little loosening up with coconut milk and some complimentary aromatics like cumin and lemon.

Finally, making your plate super impressive is all in the garnish. I top my Za’atar Honey Roasted Carrots with Creamy Hummus Sauce with crumbled feta, pomegranate arils, pistachios and parsley. It’s a simple, impressive and naturally gluten free Easter side dish that’s sure to become a family favourite.

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Now I want to know, what are some of your family’s traditional Easter side dishes?

Have you tried making this Za’atar Honey Roasted Carrots with Creamy Hummus Sauce?

How do you like to serve your carrots?

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