Grilled Carrots with Carrot Top Chimichurri

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch of carrots, with carrots tops attached
  • Olive oil
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more
  • ½ cup cilantro
  • ¼ cup carrot tops
  • 2 tbsp fresh oregano
  • ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. Preheat smoker or grill to 425°.

  2. Remove carrot tops and set aside.

  3. Peel and cut carrots in half lengthwise. Toss with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Spread on an equal layer on a sheet pan, and roast for 20 minutes until browned and tender.

  4. To make the sauce combine shallot, jalapeno, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until minced. Add vinegar, salt, cilantro, carrot tops, and oregano. Pulse again until smooth. Remove from food processor and add olive oil; stir with a fork to combine.  Let stand until ready to use.

  5. Remove carrots from the grill and serve on a platter, top with chimichurri.

Source: christianainthekitchen.com – made by Christiana Christian

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