1cups½canned or cooked chickpeasrinsed and drained
2green onionssliced
1/3cuproughly chopped pistachios
1/3cupsliced dates
1/3cupcrumbled fetaoptional
1tspwhole cumin seeds
2Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1tsplemon zest
1Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1garlic clovepeeled and minced
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 F and place rimmed baking sheet in oven as it heats.
In medium bowl, toss carrots with 2 tsp grapeseed or avocado oil, za’atar, and salt. Spread out carrots on hot baking sheet and roast until darkened and tender, about 30 minutes, stirring once halfway.
In food processor container, place roasted carrots and parsley and pulse until coarsely chopped. Place in bowl and stir in chickpeas, green onions, pistachios, dates, and feta, if using.
In small skillet, heat remaining 1 tsp grapeseed or avocado oil. Add cumin seeds and heat for 1 minute, stirring often, or until very fragrant, darkened, and sizzling.
Recipe Notes
In small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, and cumin seeds. Toss dressing with carrot mixture and serve.