Marrakesh Carrots

Ingredients

• 4 cups grated carrots
• 1 1/2 cups garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 7 Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
• 4 green onions, white and green parts, chopped
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• zest and juice of 2 limes
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon tumeric
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
• 1/2 cup shelled roasted pistachios, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl combine the carrots, garbanzo beans, chopped dates, green onions, cilantro and chopped pistachios.

2. 2

   In another bowl, whisk together olive oil, zest and juice of limes, cumin, nutmeg, turmeric, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle in the feta cheese and toss lightly.

4. 4

   Serve immediately or cover and chill in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.