Roasted Sesame Ginger Carrots with Spicy Tahini and Carrot Greens
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds carrots with greens
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- lemon juice
- spicy tahini sauce, recipe below
- 1/2 cup or more carrot greens, chopped
for the spicy tahini sauce
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon tahini paste
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 garlic clove, finally chopped
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Place the olive oil, sesame oil, ginger, salt and thyme into a small mixing bowl stir well to combine.
- Thoroughly wash the carrots and the greens. Pat dry.
- Remove the carrot greens set aside.
- Evenly spread the carrots on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle the oil mixture evenly on top of the carrots. With your hands, toss the carrots and coat well with the oil mixture.
- Place the carrots into the oven and roast for 27 to 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and top with a squeeze of lemon juice, spicy tahini, and carrot greens. Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled.
for the spicy tahini sauce
- Place all ingredients into a medium-size bowl and stir well until thoroughly mixed. Place in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to use.