5 Ingredient Pomegranate-Glazed Carrots with Whipped Goat Cheese

5 ingredient pomegranate-glazed carrots with whipped goat cheese is a colorful and cooling side to brighten up any dinner spread.

Ingredients

• 2 bunches large multi-carrot carrots (scrubbed and halved lengthwise)
• 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup pomegranate juice (such as POM)
• 2 oz. goat cheese (softened)
• 1 7-oz. container plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt
• 3 Tbsp. shelled pistachios (roughly chopped)
• Optional topping: pomegranate seeds (carrot top greens)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425°F. Line carrots on a large baking sheet. Coat with oil, salt, and pepper; tossing to coat all sides of carrots. Bake for 30 minutes, turning once halfway through.

2. 2

   Simmer pomegranate juice in a small saucepan for 10 to 12 minutes, until mixture reduces to about 2 to 3 Tablespoons. Brush pomegranate glaze over carrots and place back in the oven at 425°F for another 7 to 10 minutes, until carrots are tender and caramelized.

3. 3

   Mix together softened goat cheese and yogurt until smooth. Spread on the bottom of a serving platter. Top with roasted carrots and sprinkle with pistachios. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and carrot top greens, if desired.