± carrot and soya bean salad ±

It feels like there is a duel between the lemon zest and the chili here. Very special taste.


200g frozen soya beans

60ml olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
1 finely chopped onion

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp dried coriander
1 tsp dried parsley

2 tbsp white wine vinegar

2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed

½ tsp dried chili flakes

1 tsp salt

8 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1cm buttons
, or same amount shredded
1 tsp honey

Grated zest of 1 lemon

200g feta, broken into chunks
20g sesame seeds

Steam the carrots for 10-15 minutes and also steam the beans for 20-25 minutes, until they are cooked but still retain a bite.
Drain, shake well and transfer to a large bowl. About three minutes before the beans are done, heat two tablespoons of oil in a small frying pan and add the onion, garlic and the seeds.
Cook on medium heat, stirring often, until the onion is transparent and the seeds start to pop – about three minutes – then pour the honey and caramelize.
Remove from the heat and pour the mix over the beans, along with the vinegar, chili and salt.
Add the carrots to the bean bowl and stir gently. Transfer to a shallow serving bowl, sprinkle over lemon zest, dot with feta and drizzle with olive oil.
Then sprinkle over some sesame seeds and serve while still warm.
Also ideal to serve with quinoa.