Side dishe for 5
Roasted Carrots with Lime
These roasted carrots receive a lime-garlic cream sauce and a topping of cheeses, cilantro, paprika, and cumin seeds.
$2.30for 4 servings
$0.57 per serving$2.30 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: holajalapeno.com
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 5servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanVegetarianGluten-freeLow-carbBudgetSide dishesCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.34Typical price |
| Blue cheese, brie, queso fresco, paneer$0.80/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.10Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.87 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Olive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 lime
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 2 bunches carrots
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup queso fresco
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp cotija cheese
- 1/2 tsp toasted cumin seeds
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and grease a large baking sheet with olive oil.
- Trim the carrots, cut them lengthwise, and toss them with the oil and half the salt.
- Spread the carrots on the baking sheet and roast for 22 to 25 minutes.
- Stir the sour cream, lime juice, roasted garlic, cumin, remaining salt, smoked paprika, and chili powder in a bowl.
- Drizzle the sauce over the roasted carrots.
- Top the carrots with queso fresco, cotija cheese, cilantro, and toasted cumin seeds.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
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