Name: Moroccan Pickled Carrot Bruschetta with Goat Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Cuisine: California
Ingredients: 1/2 pound carrots (about 3 cups), julienned on a mandoline or coarsely grated with a box grater; 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro (or parsley); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 clove garlic, mashed with a pinch of salt; 2 teaspoons ras-el-hanout (Moroccan spice blend); 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 6 ounces goat cheese; 1 baguette or rustic loaf of bread

Ingredients

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1/2 pound carrots (about 3 cups), julienned on a mandoline or coarsely grated with a box grater
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro (or parsley)
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic, mashed with a pinch of salt
2 teaspoons ras-el-hanout (Moroccan spice blend)
1 pinch cayenne pepper
6 ounces goat cheese
1 baguette or rustic loaf of bread

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Instructions

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the carrots with the next 6 ingredients. Season to taste with salt and pepper; refrigerate for at least 2 hours to marinate.

Mix the goat cheese in a small bowl to loosen and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Preheat broiler. Slice bread into 1⁄2-inch-thick slices; drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and broil until toasted on one side.

Spread the goat cheese over the toasted bread, top with pickled carrots.

Author: Kathleen Korb
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Category: Appetizer
Cuisine: California

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4
Calories: 309

Keywords: pickled carrot