# Roasted Carrots with Date Tahini Sauce

Tender roasted carrots topped with a creamy date tahini sauce, brightened with lemon. An easy vegetarian side dish ready in about 35 minutes.

Source URL: https://quickdinner.org/recipes/6ab490bab5419fe65765c78e
Category: Side Dishes / Roasted Vegetables
Cooking method: Oven
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4

## Ingredients
- 1.5 lb carrots
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 dates
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp warm water
- 0.75 tsp kosher salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper

## Cooking instructions
1. Heat the oven to 425°F. (about 5 min) (425°F)
2. Peel the carrots and cut them into evenly sized sticks. Toss with the olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. (about 5 min)
3. Roast the carrots for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until browned at the edges and easily pierced with a fork. (about 25 min) (425°F)
4. Blend the dates, tahini, lemon juice, and warm water until smooth. Add a little more water if needed for a spoonable sauce. (about 3 min)
5. Spoon the date tahini sauce over the hot roasted carrots and serve. (about 1 min)

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