Ingredients

  • 1 lb. fresh carrots, ends trimmed
  • 1/2 -cup orange juice
  • 2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
  • 5 cloves roasted garlic, squeezed from skins and finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp. hot red pepper flakes
  • 2 Tbs. pine nuts
  • 1/2 -cup finely chopped fresh mint
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt or other coarse salt

Method

  • Use grating disc of a food processor or a hand grater to shred carrots.
  • Place them in a medium bowl.
  • Stir in orange juice, olive oil, garlic and pepper flakes.
  • Heat a small, dry skillet on medium and add pine nuts.
  • Cook, shaking pan constantly, until they are fragrant and lightly browned - about 5 minutes.
  • Add toasted nuts to carrots and toss.
  • Add herbs, toss and season to taste with coarse salt.
  • Serve immediately.