Name: Carrot Rillettes with Dukkah
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 200 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds medium carrots, peeled; 2 cups melted coconut oil; 0.5 cup unsalted shelled pistachios; 0.25 cup hazelnuts; 0.25 cup unsalted sunflower seeds; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1.5 teaspoons coriander seeds; 1.5 teaspoons fennel seeds; 1.5 teaspoons cumin seeds; 1.25 teaspoons flaky salt, such as Maldon; 0.75 teaspoon ground pepper, divided; 0.5 teaspoon dried mint; Pinch of crushed red pepper; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1-2 teaspoons harissa; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Carrot Rillettes with Dukkah

Traditional French rillettes are made by slowly cooking pork or duck in its own fat to make a spread. This recipe takes inspiration from that technique to make a plant-based version with carrots. Serve with crackers or bread.

Stacey Ballis

Updated on June 23, 2020

Prep Time:

35 mins

Additional Time:

2 hrs 45 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

16 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Gluten-Free Low Added Sugars Low Carbohydrate Low Sodium Low-Calorie Vegan Vegetarian

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Ingredients

2 pounds medium carrots, peeled
2 cups melted coconut oil
½ cup unsalted shelled pistachios
¼ cup hazelnuts
¼ cup unsalted sunflower seeds
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 ½ teaspoons coriander seeds
1 ½ teaspoons fennel seeds
1 ½ teaspoons cumin seeds
1 ¼ teaspoons flaky salt, such as Maldon
¾ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
½ teaspoon dried mint
Pinch of crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1-2 teaspoons harissa
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

Place carrots in a single layer in a 6-quart or larger slow cooker or in a large pot. Pour oil over them. Cook in the slow cooker on High or cover the pot and bake in a 250 degrees F oven until the carrots are completely tender, 3 to 4 hours.
Meanwhile, toast pistachios, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds and sesame seeds in a medium skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Wipe out the pan.
Increase heat to medium-high. Add coriander, fennel and cumin seeds to the pan and toast, swirling the pan, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a mortar and pestle or clean spice grinder and coarsely grind.
Transfer the nut mixture to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Return to the bowl along with the toasted spices, flaky salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, mint and crushed red pepper; mix well.
Using tongs, transfer the carrots to the food processor. Add 1 tablespoon of the still-warm oil along with vinegar, harissa to taste, ginger, kosher salt and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pulse to a coarse paste.
Spread the rillettes on a serving platter and sprinkle with 1/4 cup dukkah. Serve with more dukkah, if desired.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate rillettes (Steps 1 & 5) for up to 2 days. Store dukkah (Steps 2-4) airtight at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

Equipment: Mortar and pestle (or clean spice grinder)

Nutrition bonus: Vitamin A (189% daily value).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

75	Calories
6g	Fat
6g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 75
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 1g	2%
Total Fat 6g	7%
Saturated Fat 4g	18%
Vitamin A 9474IU	189%
Vitamin C 4mg	4%
Folate 13mcg	3%
Sodium 198mg	9%
Calcium 25mg	2%
Iron 0mg	2%
Magnesium 10mg	2%
Potassium 194mg	4%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.