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Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:50 minsServings:8
Active Time:30 mins
Active Time:
30 mins
Total Time:50 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:8
Servings:
8
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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)IngredientsCarrots2poundsslender carrots with greens1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil⅛teaspoonkosher salt plus a pinch, divided2cupscarrot juice3tablespoonsunsalted butter2tablespoonslemon juice2tablespoonschopped fresh herbs, such as chives, tarragonand/orparsley½cupcrumbled blue cheeseTopping1tablespoonbenne (see Tip)orsesame seeds1tablespoonpepitas1 ½teaspoonscumin seeds1 ½teaspoonscoriander seedsHarissa2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil2ice cubes2cupsfresh parsley1cupfresh greens reserved from carrots1cupfresh cilantro2cloves garlic¼jalapeño pepper1tablespoonground coriander1tablespoonground cumin¼teaspoonkosher salt
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Ingredients
Carrots
2poundsslender carrots with greens
1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
⅛teaspoonkosher salt plus a pinch, divided
2cupscarrot juice
3tablespoonsunsalted butter
2tablespoonslemon juice
2tablespoonschopped fresh herbs, such as chives, tarragonand/orparsley
½cupcrumbled blue cheese
Topping
1tablespoonbenne (see Tip)orsesame seeds
1tablespoonpepitas
1 ½teaspoonscumin seeds
1 ½teaspoonscoriander seeds
Harissa
2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
2ice cubes
2cupsfresh parsley
1cupfresh greens reserved from carrots
1cupfresh cilantro
2cloves garlic
¼jalapeño pepper
1tablespoonground coriander
1tablespoonground cumin
¼teaspoonkosher salt
DirectionsPreheat oven to 350°F.To prepare carrots:Cut green tops from carrots and set aside for harissa. Place the carrots on a large rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt. Bake until just starting to soften but still firm, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside.Meanwhile, prepare topping:Combine benne (or sesame) seeds, pepitas, cumin and coriander seeds in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until toasted, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a spice grinder or mini food processor. Pulse until the pepitas are about half their original size.To prepare harissa:Combine lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, ice cubes, parsley, reserved carrot greens, cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, coriander, cumin and salt in a blender. Blend on high until smooth, about 1 minute.To finish preparing carrots:Transfer the carrots to a large pot and add carrot juice and the remaining pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a lively simmer and cook, gently stirring occasionally, until the carrot juice is almost completely reduced, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and chopped herbs.Serve the carrots with the carrot juice reduction, harissa, seed topping and blue cheese.Tip:Benne seeds are a South Carolina staple. They’re similar to sesame seeds, but have a more distinct, bitter taste. Find them online.Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, March 2022
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F.To prepare carrots:Cut green tops from carrots and set aside for harissa. Place the carrots on a large rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt. Bake until just starting to soften but still firm, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside.Meanwhile, prepare topping:Combine benne (or sesame) seeds, pepitas, cumin and coriander seeds in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until toasted, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a spice grinder or mini food processor. Pulse until the pepitas are about half their original size.To prepare harissa:Combine lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, ice cubes, parsley, reserved carrot greens, cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, coriander, cumin and salt in a blender. Blend on high until smooth, about 1 minute.To finish preparing carrots:Transfer the carrots to a large pot and add carrot juice and the remaining pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a lively simmer and cook, gently stirring occasionally, until the carrot juice is almost completely reduced, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and chopped herbs.Serve the carrots with the carrot juice reduction, harissa, seed topping and blue cheese.Tip:Benne seeds are a South Carolina staple. They’re similar to sesame seeds, but have a more distinct, bitter taste. Find them online.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
To prepare carrots:Cut green tops from carrots and set aside for harissa. Place the carrots on a large rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt. Bake until just starting to soften but still firm, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside.
Meanwhile, prepare topping:Combine benne (or sesame) seeds, pepitas, cumin and coriander seeds in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until toasted, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a spice grinder or mini food processor. Pulse until the pepitas are about half their original size.
To prepare harissa:Combine lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, ice cubes, parsley, reserved carrot greens, cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, coriander, cumin and salt in a blender. Blend on high until smooth, about 1 minute.
To finish preparing carrots:Transfer the carrots to a large pot and add carrot juice and the remaining pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a lively simmer and cook, gently stirring occasionally, until the carrot juice is almost completely reduced, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and chopped herbs.
Serve the carrots with the carrot juice reduction, harissa, seed topping and blue cheese.
Tip:
Benne seeds are a South Carolina staple. They’re similar to sesame seeds, but have a more distinct, bitter taste. Find them online.
Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, March 2022
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)214Calories10gFat20gCarbs5gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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