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Ingredients
- 1 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into 2 inch chunks
- 1 head of garlic
- 2-4 T. olive oil, divided
- 1 small orange, juiced, zest finely grated
- Juice of 1/2 to 1 lemon (to taste)
- 3 T. tahini
- 1/2 t. garam masala
- additional olive oil (if needed for consistency)
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- sprinkling of smoked paprika to garnish (optional)
- Cut about 1/4 inch off the tip the garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and roast for about 25 minutes. (For a great roasting tip, click here.)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 541g | |
| Calories 423 | |
| Calories from Fat 197 | 47% |
| Total Fat 22.79g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat 3.2g | 13% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 297mg | 12% |
| Potassium 1553mg | 44% |
| Total Carbs 54.5g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.8g | 49% |
| Sugars 26.73g | 18% |
| Protein 7.37g | 12% |
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