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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.