Thyme Roasted Heirloom Carrots with Harissa Aioli
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Ingredients
  • 1 bunch organic heirloom carrots tops removed
  • 1 head of garlic unpeeled and cut in half
  • 8 sprigs fresh thyme chopped plus more for garnish
  • 3 tbs olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  2. Thoroughly wash and dry the carrots. Slice the thick carrots in half lengthwise. Leave the skinny ones whole. Spread the carrots and garlic halves on a large cookie sheet. Season with salt, pepper, thyme and olive oil. Make sure the garlic halves are fully coated in olive oil.
  3. Roast at 400 degrees until tender - about 30 to 45 minutes depending on the thickness of the carrots.
  4. Remove from oven, Transfer to a serving plate. Sprinkle with few sprigs of fresh thyme and serve immediately with harissa aioli.
Notes
Some people blanch or steam the carrots for few minutes before roasting them. I skip this step.
Recipe by Fraiche Pantry at https://www.fraichepantry.com/2015/06/06/roasted-heirloom-carrots-with-harissa-aioli/