Harissa Carrots & Fennel with Lentils

A flavorful and satisfying dish combining roasted carrots and fennel with spicy harissa paste, served over a bed of nutritious green lentils.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb carrots, peeled and sliced into sticks
• 1 large fennel bulb, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp harissa paste
• 1 cup cooked green lentils
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish optional

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400F 200C

In a large bowl, toss carrots and fennel with olive oil, harissa paste, salt, and pepper until well coated

Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet

Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized

Meanwhile, warm cooked lentils in a saucepan over low heat

Once the vegetables are done, serve them over the warm lentils, garnished with fresh parsley if desired