ROASTED CARROT WITH ALMOND DUKKAH + LABNE

I absolutely LOVE this salad!  It’s a staple in my home and it’s delicious warm straight out of the oven or cold the next day for a delicious healthy lunch. Roasting brings out the natural flavours of the carrot and the dukkah intensifies the deliciousness. Simple to make and delicious to eat. Enjoy.

INGREDIENTS (4 SERVINGS)

1.5  kgs Organic Carrots (I used assorted Heirloom carrots)
3 tablespoons olive oil – I used a lovely lemon scented olive oil
sea salt – good pinch
Fresh thyme – few sprigs
1 lemon
2 large handfuls rocket leaves
Labne to serve
Almond Dukkah to serve

  1. Preheat your oven to 180 C.
  2. Cut the carrots in half then into lengths and place onto a baking tray.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and season with the salt.
  4. Massage the oil and salt over the carrots and add thyme.
  5. Spread the carrots out onto 2 baking trays to create room for even roasting if you feel it’s necessary.
  6. Roast for 40 minutes or until golden and softened.
  7. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
  8. Place the carrots into a bowl and fold through rocket leaves gently.
  9. Pile onto a serving board.
  10. Squeeze over a little lemon juice and top with labne and Almond Dukkah (https://www.thehealthychef.com/2013/12/dukkah/)

NOTES:

  • Goats curd, feta or haloumi can be used in place of the labne.  Labne is basically a thick strained yoghurt that contains live probiotics  (good bacteria) that help protect our immune and digestive system. It’s also a good source of complete protein.
  • Tahini dressing* can be used in place of the labne for a dairy free alternative.
  • Enjoy cold for lunch the next day.

* see own recipe in Lyn Recipes

CHRISTMAS BAKED CHEESECAKE WITH NUT TOFFEE

http://www.sunbeamfoods.com.au/recipes/new-recipes/279-christmasbakedcheesecake

Serves: 8-10

  christmas baked cheesecake with nut toffee

Base

  • 1 packet malt o’ Milk biscuits
  • 250g unsalted butter, melted                                                                                                                       250g Sunbeam Almond Meal

Filling

  • 300g ricotta
    300g cream cheese                                                                                                                                         1  1/2 cup caster sugar
    1/2 cup cornflour                                                                                                                                             85g unsalted butter, melted, plus extra to grease tin
    3 eggs
    1 tsp vanilla bean paste
    400mL sour cream
    300g Sunbeam Mixed Fruit

Nut Toffee

  • 40g Sunbeam Natural Almonds
  • 40g Skinless Hazelnuts, roughly chopped
  • 1  1/2 cup caster sugar
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt flakes
  1. Pre-heat oven 160 degrees (140 degrees fan).

2.  Brush base and sides of 25cm springform pan with butter.

3.  Process biscuits, extra melted butter and almond meal in a food processor until fine crumb. Press into base and sides of pan.

4.  Combine ricotta, cream cheese, sugar, cornflour, butter, eggs and vanilla bean paste in food processor. Blend for 2 mins then fold through sour cream and fruit.

5.  Pour filling over base, cover with foil and bake for 1.5 hours. Remove cake from oven, allow to come to room temperature before refrigerating overnight.

To make Toffee

  1. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Spread nuts evenly over tray.
  2. Add sugar to a medium, heavy-based saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until sugar completely dissolves then remove from heat immediately and pour over nuts.
  3. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes then allow to set. Serve cheesecake topped with shards of broken nut toffee.