Maple and Garlic Roasted Carrots with a Beet Smear

Serves two

Ingredients: 

• 8 Large Carrots (any kind)
• 5 Garlic Cloves
• 2 Tablespoons Avocado Oil
• 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup (may substitute for honey)

Smear: 

• 4 Small to Medium Beets
• 1/3 Cup Yogurt

Topping:

• 1/3 Cup Chopped Pistachios
• A Few Sprigs of Fresh Parsley

1. Preheat the oven to 400 f
2. Wash or potato peel the carrots, cut in half and then long ways and again into quarters. Place in a casserole dish and cover with avocado oil, maple syrup, and minced garlic. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes (or until you can easily stick o fork through).
3. Wash and cut your beets into quarters. Steam or boil for 30 minutes (or until you can easily stick a fork through the beets)
4. In a blender or food processor combine beets and yogurt and blend until nice and smooth.
5. Chop the pistachio and parsley.
6. Spread the beet smear on the bottom of a plate, top with carrots, pistachio and parsley.
7. Enjoy