Whole Roasted Carrots with Black Lentils and Green Harissa
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Whole Roasted Carrots with Black Lentils and Green Harissan a try. This gluten free and vegan recipe serves 6. One serving contains 408 calories, 19g of protein, and 13g of fat. Head to the store and pick up salt, pepper, ground cumin, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the sugar you could follow this main course with the Whole Wheat Refined Sugar Free Sugar Cookies as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 50 minutes.
Instructions
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; saut 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.
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 400 for 30 minutes or until tender.
Combine remaining 1 cup onion, remaining oil, cilantro, and remaining ingredients in a blender; process until smooth.
Place lentils on a serving dish; arrange carrots on top.