Whole Roasted Carrots With Black Lentils And Green

Name: Whole Roasted Carrots With Black Lentils And Green Harissa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 1/2 cups chopped onion, divided; 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic; 2 cups uncooked black lentils, rinsed; 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, divided; 2 pounds large carrots; 2 cups cilantro leaves; 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 garlic cloves; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 1/2 cups chopped onion, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
2 cups uncooked black lentils, rinsed
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, divided
2 pounds large carrots
2 cups cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded

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Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
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Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add 1/2 cup onion and minced garlic; saute 5 minutes or until golden. Add stock, lentils, and 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 45 minutes or until lentils are tender.
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Combine carrots, 2 tablespoons oil, and remaining 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, tossing well to coat. Arrange carrot mixture in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 400u00b0 for 30 minutes or until tender.
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Combine remaining 1 cup onion, remaining oil, cilantro, and remaining ingredients in a blender; process until smooth.
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Place lentils on a serving dish; arrange carrots on top. Serve with harissa.
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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 1 1/2 cups chopped onion, divided, 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic, 2 cups uncooked black lentils, rinsed, and more.

Yes, Whole Roasted Carrots With Black Lentils And Green Harissa falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Whole Roasted Carrots With Black Lentils And Green Harissa

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