Roasted Heirloom Carrots with Walnuts, Coriander and Lemon, Honey and Tahini Dressing
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Roasted Heirloom Carrots with Walnuts Coriander and Lemon, Honey and Tahini Dressing
I love to make this whenever I come across those vibrant multi-coloured bunches of heirloom carrots at the farmers market.
I love to serve the carrots on a bed of massaged kale salad, so I have included the recipe for that too. But they are also delicious on their own.
Ingredients
Roasted Heirloom Carrots
1 large bunch of multi-coloured heirloom carrots, washed and trimmed
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
Salt and pepper
Garnishes
1 cup nuts of your choice, roughly chopped (I have used 1/2 cup walnuts and 1/2 cup almonds, but hazelnuts and pecans work well too)
1 bunch coriander (cilantro) leaves, washed and roughly chopped
Lemon, Honey and Tahini Dressing
Juice of 3 lemons
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup tahini
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed (optional - but highly recommended)
Massaged Kale Salad
2 bunches kale
1/2 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar (optional)
Method
Roasted Heirloom Carrots
Warm the honey and add to olive oil
Place carrots in a baking tray, top with the honey and olive oil mix and toss to combine
Bake in a pre-heated over (180 degrees celsius) for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through
While carrots are roasting....
Make Lemon, Honey and Tahini Dressing:
Combine tahini, lemon juice, hiney and minced garlic in a bowl
Whisk until it becomes a smooth sauce. It may take a few minutes, and at one point you will want to give up because it splits: don't give up! Show that sauce who's boss, keep whisking, and you will be rewarded with the most delicious sauce evah!!!
Make the Massaged Kale Salad:
Wash kale, remove stems and discard.
Finely slice the kale into thin ribbons.
Place the finely sliced kale into a large bowl. Add in the olive oil, salt (and vinegar if you are using it) and massage the kale for a few minutes. The kale will release liquid, become a brighter, darker green and soften. This will make it much more pleasant - and less chewy! - to eat.
When carrots are cooked, assemble the dish:
Arrange massaged kale salad on plate or platter
Top massaged Kale salad with Roasted Carrots
Drizzle Carrots with Lemon, Honey and Tahini Dressing
Top with chopped nuts and coriander.
