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Grilled Carrots with Queso Fresco


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  • Author: Carolyng Gomes
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

A wonderful summer side made up of sweet, tender carrots grilled to perfection topped with charred queso fresco and fresh parsley.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb carrots, scrubbed and washed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp black pepper, fresh cracked
  • 3 oz queso fresco
  • ¼ cup parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Fill a pot half way with water and 1 tsp salt and bring to a boil on medium-high heat.
  2. Add carrots and cook until just softened, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Place carrots in ice bath for 2 minutes.
  4. Remove carrots from ice bath and pat dry.
  5. Brush carrots with olive oil and sprinkle with pepper.
  6. Preheat grill pan on medium-high heat.
  7. Place carrots on grill pan for 3-4 minutes per side until char marks appear.
  8. Place queso fresco slices on grill pan for 30 seconds per side.
  9. Rough chop queso fresco and combine with parsley.
  10. Plate carrots and top with queso fresco and parsley mixture.
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Category: Side