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Gochujang Air Fryer Carrots

Sweet & spicy roasted carrots made simple with the air fryer.

gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan

Gochujang Air Fryer Carrots

4 large carrots

2 Tbsp Gochujang (check your labels!)

2 tsp maple syrup (can sub, but I thought it was worth it to break out the liquid gold)

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 Tbsp sushi rice vinegar

1 Tbsp garlic powder

Salt & pepper

Sesame seeds

Scallions

To a large bowl, add the gochujang, maple syrup, olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, salt & pepper. Stir to combine.

Chop the carrots into large coins and toss with the sauce.

Air fry on 15-ish mins at 400 or u til browned and cooked through but not burnt burnt.

Top with thinly sliced scallions & sesame seeds.

Serves 2-3

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Pickled Dill Cucumber Salad

A smart little salad perfect for serving with all of Summers’ goodness – or alone.

gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, Whole30, paleo, keto

Pickled Dill Cucumber Salad

2-3 medium cucumbers, sliced fairly thinly 

1 Tbsp capers

1 Tbsp coconut vinegar (ACV with a sprinkle of red chili flakes will do in a pinch)

2 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

Salt & pepper

3 Tbsp mayo (my current fav is Dutch Zaanse, but Japanese Kewpie is a close second) – swap for vegan if desired

2 Tbsp shallots, thinly sliced into half moons

Drizzle honey or pinch sugar 

2 tsp stone ground mustard (Maille FTW – if you’ve been around long enough for my lament against whomever stopped importing my favorite mustard, I’m happy to report that it’s back on shelves – at least for now – hold please: I need to stock up)

Thinly slice the cucumbers and let dry on paper towels.

Thinly slice the shallots, run a knife through the capers, mince the garlic, and chop the dill; adding to a large bowl as you go.

Add the vinegar, honey, salt & pepper, mustard and mayo. Stir to combine.

Add the cucumbers and toss really well to incorporate fully.

Let sit for an hour or so to marinate and serve.

Serves 2 – 4 as a side, depending on how large your cucumbers are