CHARRED CARROTS WITH TAHINI, SALSA VERDE & PISTACHIOS

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 bunch carrots- tops cut off

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Pinch of both Salt and pepper

• 3 tbsp Tahini (I reccomend the brand, Sunny Tahini)

• 1/4 cup pistachios - chopped

• sprigs of Mint

• Flakey salt

Salsa Verde:

• 1 cup fresh cilantro

• 1/2 cup fresh mint

• 1 jalapeño - seeded

• zest of 1 lime

• 1/2 lime- juiced

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• Pinch of salt

1. preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Wash, dry and cut the carrots in half length wise. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. place cut carrots, olive oil, salt and pepper onto the lined baking sheet and toss to coat all the carrot slices. Place into the oven to bake.

2. Meanwhile place the cilantro, mint, JALAPEÑO, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil and salt into a food processor and pulse until well combined- set aside.

3. Once the carrots are charred and tender about 20-25 minutes take out of the oven.

4. Spread the Tahini onto a plate, lay the carrots over the top then drizzle 2 tbsp of the salsa Verde, chopped pistachios, fresh mint and flakey salt over the carrots.

5. Enjoy!