Crispy Carrot Fries with Basil Cashew Cream by @starinfinitefood

Name: Crispy Carrot Fries with Basil Cashew Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 680 g Carrots trimmed and cut into fries; 2.3 tbsp Olive Oil 2-2 1/2 tbsp; 1 tbsp Arrowroot Starch or cornstarch; 1.3 tsp Salt for the carrots; 1 tsp Dried Oregano; 0.5 tsp Cumin; 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder; 0.5 tsp Paprika; 180 ml Raw Cashews; 120 ml Fresh Basil for the cashew cream, chopped, for topping; 6 tbsp Water boiling; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 0.5 tbsp Garlic minced; 1 tsp Honey; 0.25 tsp Pepper; Pine Nuts toasted, for topping; Dates chopped, for topping

55 min

4 servings

🥕

680 g

Carrots

🫒

2.3 tbsp

Olive oil

1 tbsp

Arrowroot starch

🧂

1.3 tsp

Salt

🌿

1 tsp

Dried oregano

🫙

0.5 tsp

Cumin

🧄

0.5 tsp

Garlic powder

🌶️

0.5 tsp

Paprika

🥜

180 ml

Raw cashews

🌿

120 ml

Fresh basil

💧

6 tbsp

Water

🍋

1 tbsp

Lemon juice

🧄

0.5 tbsp

Garlic

🍯

1 tsp

Honey

⚫

0.25 tsp

Pepper

🥜

Pine nuts

🌴

Dates

Preheat
Preheat the oven to 425.
Add
- Arrowroot starch
- Salt
Make the spice mixture: add the arrowroot, salt, oregano, cumin, garlic powder and paprika and mix together to combine.
Add
- Carrots
- Olive oil
- Arrowroot starch
Add the carrots to a sheet pan, then add the oil and the spice mixture, and toss to combine.
Place
- Carrots
Place them in the oven for 35-40 minutes until crisp, tossing a couple times throughout.
Roast
- Raw cashews
- Fresh basil
- Water
While the carrots roast, add the cashews, basil, boiling water, lemon juice, garlic, honey, salt and pepper to a high speed blender and blend until smooth.
Serve
- Carrots
- Pine nuts
- Fresh basil
To serve, spread a layer of the cashew cream onto a plate, top with the carrots, then the pine nuts, basil and the dates.

Crispy Carrot Fries with Basil Cashew Cream by @starinfinitefood

55 min

4 servings

🥕

680 g

Carrots

🫒

2.3 tbsp

Olive oil

1 tbsp

Arrowroot starch

🧂

1.3 tsp

Salt

🌿

1 tsp

Dried oregano

🫙

0.5 tsp

Cumin

🧄

0.5 tsp

Garlic powder

🌶️

0.5 tsp

Paprika

🥜

180 ml

Raw cashews

🌿

120 ml

Fresh basil

💧

6 tbsp

Water

🍋

1 tbsp

Lemon juice

🧄

0.5 tbsp

Garlic

🍯

1 tsp

Honey

⚫

0.25 tsp

Pepper

🥜

Pine nuts

🌴

Dates

Preparation Steps

Step 1/6
Preheat the oven to 425.
Step 2/6
Make the spice mixture: add the arrowroot, salt, oregano, cumin, garlic powder and paprika and mix together to combine.
Arrowroot starch
🧂Salt
🌿Dried oregano
🫙Cumin
🧄Garlic powder
🌶️Paprika
🥣Mixing bowl
🥄Measuring spoons
Step 3/6
Add the carrots to a sheet pan, then add the oil and the spice mixture, and toss to combine.
🥕Carrots
🫒Olive oil
Arrowroot starch
🧂Salt
🌿Dried oregano
🫙Cumin
🧄Garlic powder
🌶️Paprika
🍳Sheet pan
Step 4/6
Place them in the oven for 35-40 minutes until crisp, tossing a couple times throughout.
🥕Carrots
🍳Sheet pan
Step 5/6
While the carrots roast, add the cashews, basil, boiling water, lemon juice, garlic, honey, salt and pepper to a high speed blender and blend until smooth.
🥜Raw cashews
🌿Fresh basil
💧Water
🍋Lemon juice
🧄Minced garlic
🍯Honey
🧂Salt
⚫Pepper
Step 6/6
To serve, spread a layer of the cashew cream onto a plate, top with the carrots, then the pine nuts, basil and the dates.
🥕Carrots
🥜Pine nuts
🌿Fresh basil
🌴Dates
🍽️Plate

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Oils, Starches, Spices, Nuts, Herbs, Liquids, Fruits, Sweeteners

Ingredients

Carrots, Olive oil, Arrowroot starch, Salt, Dried oregano, Cumin, Garlic powder, Paprika, Raw cashews, Fresh basil, Water, Lemon juice, Garlic, Honey, Pepper, Pine nuts, Dates

Notes

Carrots (trimmed and cut into fries), Olive oil (2-2 1/2 tbsp), Arrowroot starch (or cornstarch), Salt (for the carrots), Fresh basil (for the cashew cream, chopped, for topping), Water (boiling), Garlic (minced), Pine nuts (toasted, for topping), Dates (chopped, for topping)

Allergens

Tree nuts

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Halal, Kosher, Egg-Free, soy-free, Dairy-Free, Vegetarian, Pescatarian

Calories

280 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 6g, Carbohydrates: 24g, Fat: 19g, Fiber: 6g, Sugars: 10g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Potassium: 480mg, Magnesium: 60mg, Sodium: 560mg, Iron: 1.8mg, Calcium: 60mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 900µg, Vitamin K: 15µg, Vitamin C: 8mg, Vitamin B6: 0.3mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

40 minutes

Overall

55 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

6 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Sheet pan, Mixing bowl, Measuring spoons, Plate

Appliances

Oven, Blender

Type

Type Of Dish

Side Dish, Appetizer

Occasions

Everyday Meal, Weeknight Dinner

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@starinfinitefood

Origin

Cuisine

American

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Creamy, Crunchy

Flavors

Savory, Garlicky, Herby, Citrusy, Sweet, Smoky

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

cashew cream : 4-5 days (airtight container,refrigerated), roasted carrots : 3-4 days (airtight container,refrigerated,reheat in oven to restore crispness), assembled dish : same day (best served fresh,topping with pine nuts, basil and dates just before serving)

680 g

Carrots

2.3 tbsp

Olive oil

1 tbsp

Arrowroot starch

1.3 tsp

Salt

1 tsp

Dried oregano

0.5 tsp

Cumin

0.5 tsp

Garlic powder

0.5 tsp

Paprika

180 ml

Raw cashews

120 ml

Fresh basil

6 tbsp

Water

1 tbsp

Lemon juice

0.5 tbsp

Garlic

1 tsp

Honey

0.25 tsp

Pepper

Pine nuts

Dates

680 g

Carrots

2.3 tbsp

Olive oil

1 tbsp

Arrowroot starch

1.3 tsp

Salt

1 tsp

Dried oregano

0.5 tsp

Cumin

0.5 tsp

Garlic powder

0.5 tsp

Paprika

180 ml

Raw cashews

120 ml

Fresh basil

6 tbsp

Water

1 tbsp

Lemon juice

0.5 tbsp

Garlic

1 tsp

Honey

0.25 tsp

Pepper

Pine nuts

Dates

Preparation Steps

Step 1/6

Step 2/6

Step 3/6

Step 4/6

Step 5/6

Step 6/6

Composition

Preparation

Type

Origin

Various