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CHERMOULA GREEN BEANS & CARROTS
Serves 6

Think of the African relish chermoula as a version of pesto.

3 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
1-1/2 cups fresh cilantro
1 cup flat leaf parsley
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp ground cumin
kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 lb. haricot verts
4 carrots, peeled and sliced into strips
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

1. Place garlic, cilantro, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, paprika and cumin in food processor. Pulse until well blended, about 1 minute. Add salt to taste and black pepper. Pulse just until incorporated.

2. Bring about 2 inches of water in a large saucepan to boil. Add green beans, carrots and parsley. Reduce heat and steam vegetables 5 minutes until just tender. Toss vegetables with sauce.  Place in serving dish and garnish with some quartered lemons.