Roasted Carrot, Spelt, Fennel & Blood Orange Salad Recipe

Roasted Carrot, Spelt, Fennel & Blood Orange Salad Recipe

How To Make Roasted Carrot, Spelt, Fennel & Blood Orange Salad

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Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 25 minutes
Total: 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

  • 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 1 cup spelt grains
  • 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
  • 2 blood oranges, segmented
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. In a large bowl, toss the carrots with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper. Spread them out in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.

  3. While the carrots are roasting, cook the spelt according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining tablespoon of olive oil with salt, pepper, and the juice of one blood orange.

  5. In a large serving bowl, combine the roasted carrots, cooked spelt, sliced fennel, blood orange segments, and chopped parsley. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.

  6. Serve the salad immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

  • Calories : 235kcal
  • Total Fat : 7g
  • Saturated Fat : 1g
  • Sodium : 154mg
  • Total Carbohydrates : 40g
  • Dietary Fiber : 9g
  • Sugar : 11g
  • Protein : 5g
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