ROASTED CARROTS WITH PISTACHIO RELISH

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"Every Thanksgiving I look forward to the unexpected guests who end up at our table; it adds a dose of freshness to the traditions we cling to each year. This relish represents that joyful cacophony of the unexpected-salty, sweet, crunchy, buttery- and it takes roasted carrots to a new, exciting place," says Aarti.

Provided by Aarti Sequeira

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon grated orange zest, plus 1/4 cup juice
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon unseasoned rice vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 pounds carrots (preferably small), peeled and halved lengthwise
1/2 cup pitted green olives (preferably castelvetrano)
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, torn into pieces
3 tablespoons roasted pistachios
2 Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375˚ F. Toast the coriander seeds in a dry pan over medium heat until just smoking, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool. Pound with a mortar and pestle (or use a heavy skillet!) to form a coarse powder.
  • Whisk 1/4 cup olive oil, the orange juice, honey, rice vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, a few grinds of pepper and the coriander in a bowl.
  • Toss the carrots with half of the dressing on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast, rotating the pan halfway through, until carrots are tender and starting to brown, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the relish: Pulse the olives, pistachios, dates, orange zest, parsley, the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and a few grinds of pepper in a food processor to make a fine textured relish (don't let it turn into a paste!). Remove to a bowl.
  • Toss the roasted carrots with the remaining dressing and arrange on a serving platter. Scatter the relish on top.

Khurram abbas Tarar
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Overall, this dish is a winner. It's delicious, easy to make, and visually appealing. I highly recommend it!


Nepal Ne
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Blossom_rxes
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I love the vibrant color of this dish. It's so inviting and makes me want to eat it!


Sherry Baba
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This dish is so easy to make, even a beginner cook can handle it.


pooh shistey 24k
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The pistachio relish is the star of this dish. It's so flavorful and adds a nice crunch.


nick vandermeer
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I love that this dish is so versatile. I've served it with chicken, fish, and pork, and it's always a hit.


Celine Saroufim
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This is one of the easiest and most impressive side dishes I've ever made. My guests raved about it!


Taheya Tabassum
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The combination of flavors in this dish is just incredible. The sweetness of the carrots, the nuttiness of the pistachios, and the tanginess of the lemon all come together perfectly.


Asif Altaf
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I'm not a huge fan of carrots, but this dish changed my mind. The roasting process brought out their natural sweetness and the pistachio relish was the perfect complement.


Erena Black-well
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The carrots were roasted to perfection and the pistachio relish added a wonderful flavor.