Harissa & Maple Glazed Carrots

Enjoy as is, or try using this glaze on any roasted root vegetable for a particularly tasty, spiced-up side dish.

Ingredients

• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 60 ml (¼ cup) olive oil, optional
• 60 ml (¼ cup) maple syrup
• 1 Tablespoon harissa paste
• 3 g (1 teaspoon) salt, optional
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 900 g (2 pounds) rainbow carrots, cut into 2-inch (5-cm) strips
• 1 lemon

Directions

1. Place garlic, oil, maple syrup, harissa paste, salt, and pepper into the Vitamix container and secure the lid.
2. Select the lowest setting. Start the machine, slowly increase to its highest speed, and blend for 20 seconds.
3. Toss sauce with prepared carrots and lemon slices. Place on a sheet tray, and bake for 35 minutes.