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raw and roasted carrots and fennel

Raw and Roasted Carrots and Fennel

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large fennel bulb halved lengthwise and divided
  • 1 bunch small carrots with tops, divided
  • 1 bunch scallions halved crosswise and divided
  • 5 Tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt divided
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper divided
  • 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 3 ounces feta crumbled
  • 1/4 cup toasted and salted pistachios chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Cut one of the fennel bulb halves into 1/2-inch-thick wedges, and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  • Trim tops from carrots and chop enough of the tops to equal 1 cup
  • Scrub carrots (do not peel) and add half of the carrots to the fennel wedges.
  • Add half of the scallions and 3 Tbsp olive oil. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt & pepper.
  • Roast for 18 minutes, until carrots and fennel are completely tender and scallions begin to char, tossing occassionally. Remove from oven & cool to room temperature.
  • Thinly slice remaining carrots, fennel, and scallions diagonally into 3-inch-long pieces; place in a large bowl.
  • Add cooled roasted vegetables to raw vegetables in bowl. Add juice, cilantro, and carrot tops and toss.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, and top with feta and pistachios.
  • Serve immediately, or let stand at room temperature 1 hour.

Notes

Recipe from Cooking Light.
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