Carrot Pep

Brighten your table with the irresistible 'Carrot Pep,' a vibrant, nutrient-packed side dish bursting with zesty flavors and delightful textures. This quick and easy recipe features julienned carrots dressed in a tangy lime and honey vinaigrette, enhanced with the warmth of grated ginger and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes. Toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds) add a satisfying crunch, while fresh parsley brings a burst of color and freshness. Perfect as a healthy side for any meal, this dish is ready in just 20 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or a crowd-pleasing addition to your holiday spread. Serve it fresh for a bright, crisp bite or let it chill for an hour to allow the bold flavors to meld together. Your taste buds — and your guests — will thank you!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large carrots
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and julienne the carrots into thin strips using a knife, julienne peeler, or mandoline slicer. Place them in a large bowl.

Step 2

In a smaller bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, grated ginger, red pepper flakes, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the julienned carrots and toss thoroughly to coat the carrots evenly in the mixture.

Step 4

Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle it over the carrots. Toss again gently to distribute the parsley.

Step 5

Heat a small dry skillet over medium heat and toast the pepitas (pumpkin seeds) for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until they are lightly browned and fragrant. Remove from heat.

Step 6

Sprinkle the toasted pepitas over the carrots for an added crunch and flavor boost.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a zesty side dish or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(440.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	609.1

Total Fat 42.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1391.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 56.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.0g	0%
Total Sugars 32.5g
Protein 10.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 133.0mg	0%
Iron 3.9mg	0%
Potassium 1326.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.5%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 35.0%