Raw and Roasted Carrots and Fennel - Healthy Thanksgiving
- 1 large fennel bulb, halved lengthwise and divided
- 1 bunch small carrots with tops, divided
- 1 bunch scallions, halved crosswise and divided
- 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro (tender leaves and stems, from 1 bunch)
- 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
- 1/4 cup toasted unsalted pistachios, chopped
How to Make It
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 tops to equal 1 cup; set aside. Scrub carrots (do not peel), and add half of carrots to fennel wedges. Add half of scallions and 3 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; toss to coat. Roast at 425°F for 18 minutes or until carrots and fennel are completely tender and scallions begin to char, tossing occasionally. 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; 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.
Nutritional Information
- Calories 168
- Fat 13g
- Sat fat 3g
- Unsat fat 9g
- Protein 4g
- Carbohydrate 11g
- Fiber 3g
- Sodium 276mg
- Calcium 10% DV
- Potassium 12% DV
- Sugars 5g