Roasted-Carrot Salad With Peanut-Sesame Mole Recipe

Ingredients (35)

• For the Spice Blend:
• 3 tablespoons ancho chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin seed
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
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• For the Carrots:
• 1 pound small carrots, unpeeled
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
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• For the Sesame Mole:
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 small white onion, sliced, divided
• 1 medium clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 1 ounce dark chocolate
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter
• 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup vegetable stock or water (plus more as necessary)
• 2 tablespoons raisins
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 whole chipotle peppers packed in adobo sauce
• 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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• For the Salad:
• 4 radishes, thinly sliced
• 1 handful mixed greens and herbs (such as cilantro or mint)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice from 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
• 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds
• pinch dried chili flakes (optional)