Roasted Carrot Muhammara

Sweet, savory, tangy + comforting

Ingredients

  • 1 1b (454 g) carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks

  • ½ Tbs olive oil

  • 1 cup walnuts

  • 1 garlic clove, peeled

  • 2 Tbs pomegranate molasses (or date syrup)

  • 1 Tbs extra virgin olive oil

  • 2 Tbs (30 ml) fresh lemon juice

  • 1½ tsps ground dried sumac

  • ½ tsp salt, optional

  • ½ tsp Aleppo pepper, optional

  • ¼ cup Dukkah*


    Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C)

  • Toss carrots in olive oil and place on a baking tray. Roast in preheated oven for 20 min or until tender.

  • Place walnuts and garlic on a separate tray and roast for 10 min

  • Place all ingredients into a food processor and blend

  • Serve with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, plenty of Dukkah, and grilled bread

    Notes

  • *This delicious Middle Eastern spice blend works wonders in dips, soups, sauces, on toast, veggies, and more

Adapted from and thanks to Vitamix