3cupssliced carrot (from about 4 to 6 large carrots), sliced on the bias, ½ inch thick
2tablespoonsmelted refined coconut oil
2teaspoonspaprika
1teaspoonsground cumin
¼teaspooncayenne pepper
1teaspoonkosher salt, plus more to taste
1teaspoonground black pepper, plus more to taste
1 15-ozcan of black beans, rinsed and drained
½teaspoongarlic powder
1 ½tablespoonsred wine vinegar
Zest and juice of 1 lime, divided
~½ cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
8ozfirm sprouted tofu, sliced crosswise into ½ inch thick slices, then cut into ½ inch matchsticks
1cupsliced black olives
1red jalapeño, deseeded and thinly sliced cross wise
¼cupcilantro
1clovegarlic
4large leaves of fresh mint
2tablespoonsnutritional yeast
2tablespoonsshelled hemp hearts
2avocados
10ozfresh baby spinach
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spread the sliced carrots out on a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with the melted coconut oil, and sprinkle with the paprika, cumin, cayenne, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon ground black pepper. Toss with your hands to coat evenly, then re-spread the carrots out evenly on the baking sheet. Pop in the oven and bake for about 40 minutes, until tender and slightly browned.
Put the rinsed black beans in a bowl. Toss with the garlic powder, red wine vinegar, zest of 1 lime, one tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Set aside for now.
Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a large nonstick skillet. Warm over medium-high heat, add the tofu, and cook for a few minutes per side until golden and crisp. Remove to a paper-towel lined plate & season with salt and pepper.
Place the cilantro, 1 clove of garlic, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, mint, juice of 1 lime, nutritional yeast, hemp hearts, and ½ avocado in a mini food processor. Pulse until well blended and creamy. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Divide the spinach into 4 serving bowls. Top with roasted carrots, black beans, crispy tofu, avocado slices, sliced olives, a sprinkle of jalapeño, and a liberal drizzle of dressing. Sprinkle with extra hemp hearts, if desired. Enjoy!