This post is sponsored by Produce Made Simple.
If you follow the blog, you probably know I have a soft spot for breads—focaccia in particular. I once ate an entire Concord grape and rosemary focaccia by myself in one of those guilty-pleasure moments. Focaccia is best the day it’s baked, ideally still a little warm, and I’ve perfected the art of convincing myself that eating the whole thing alone is perfectly acceptable. Living alone teaches you many useful skills, including how to justify finishing an entire loaf of bread.
For this focaccia I used colorful carrots grown across Canada—now widely available in grocery stores. My favorite are the purple carrots with orange cores; they make beautiful ribbons when shaved with a simple vegetable peeler. The colors come from different antioxidants: purple carrots owe their hue to anthocyanins, yellow carrots to xanthophylls, and orange carrots to beta-carotene. Interestingly, purple carrots can contain more beta-carotene than the orange variety. The ribbons show off the carrots’ hues and work beautifully as a garnish on salads or other dishes, though in this case they top a savoury focaccia.
One of the great things about focaccia is its flexibility: you can make it from scratch or use pizza dough from a local bakery if you need a shortcut. Purists may disagree, but that’s a practical solution when time is short or you want quick gratification. For this version I kept the flavor profile savory—fresh rosemary, crumbled feta, and sliced almonds, finished with a generous drizzle of olive oil. Next time, I’m tempted to add a touch of honey before serving; carrot focaccia with feta, almonds, and a drizzle of honey sounds like a brilliant balance of sweet and savory. If you want the full recipe for this carrot focaccia, check the carrot focaccia recipe page on the Produce Made Simple website. If you try a slice with honey, let me know—it’s likely to be delightful.
Want more carrot ideas?
- See a carrot recipe roundup featuring recipes from a selection of favorite bloggers.
- If you prefer cake, try a glazed carrot snacking cake for an easy treat.
This post is sponsored by Produce Made Simple. I was compensated monetarily. Thanks for supporting the companies that allow me to create content for Kitchen Heals Soul. As always, I wouldn’t work with a sponsor or recommend a product if it wasn’t worth it.