Carrot and Avocado Salad with Crunchy Seeds

Carrot and Avocado Salad with Crunchy Seeds
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Carrot and Avocado Salad with Crunchy Seeds a try. One serving contains 326 calories, 6g of protein, and 26g of fat. This gluten free and vegetarian recipe serves 4. A mixture of , thyme leaves, garlic cloves, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour.

Instructions

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For the Cumin and Citrus Roasted Carrots: Preheat the oven to 350°F. 
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Bring a wide pot of water to a boil.
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Add the carrots and cook until a knife pierces them easily, about 20 minutes.
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Meanwhile, in a mortar and pestle, pound the garlic, cumin, thyme, chile 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper until crushed and pasty.
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Add the vinegar and 1/4 cup of the olive oil and continue pounding until well mixed. Alternatively, pulse in a blender or food processor until pasty.
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Drain the carrots and arrange in a medium roasting pan in a single layer. Spoon the cumin mixture over.
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Cut the whole orange in half. Arrange the orange halves and 2 of the lemon halves over the carrots, cut sides down. Roast for 25 minutes or until the carrots are golden brown.
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Transfer the carrots to a platter.
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When cool enough to handle, squeeze 2 tablespoons juice each from the roasted orange and lemon into a small bowl. Squeeze in 2 tablespoons from the remaining orange half as well as 2 tablespoons lemon juice from the remaining lemon.
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Whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to emulsify. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle over the carrots.
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For the salad:Preheat the oven to 350°F. 
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Spread the sunflower, pumpkin, and sesame seeds in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
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Bake, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted and golden, but not golden brown, about 7 minutes. Cool completely. 
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Arrange the carrots on a serving platter, reserving the accompanying sauce.
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Put the avocado and then the sprouts on top.
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Drizzle with the reserved sauce. 
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Dollop the sour cream over the top, then sprinkle with the seeds.
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Garnish with flowers if desired.
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Serve immediately.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h
Servings4
Health Score53
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