Vegan Carrot 'Candies' with Cocoa and Lemon Zest

1. 1 Carrots≈ $1.50 per kg 80 g
2. 2 Brown sugar 40 g
3. 3 Cocoa powder 5 g
4. 4 Dried lemon zest 1 g
5. 5 Sesame seeds 10 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Wash, peel, and grate the carrots¹ on a fine grater.

2. Mix the grated carrots¹ with organic cane sugar in a saucepan and let sit for 10 minutes to release juices.

3. Simmer over low heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring often, until the mixture thickens and most liquid evaporates.

4. Stir in the lemon zest, then remove from heat.

5. Fold in the cocoa powder, mix well, and let cool for 15 minutes until warm but workable.

6. Roll into walnut-sized balls with slightly damp hands, then coat in toasted sunflower seeds.

In short

• In the planner this dish is cooked for two days: reheat on day two.