Cast Iron Carrots with Curry

 Ingredients:

3 T. coconut oil

2 lb. carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise and sliced on the bias 1-inch thick 

1/2 t. salt 

1/2 t. ground black pepper 

1 t. curry powder 

1/4 C. roughly chopped fresh cilantro 

Directions:

1. Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat and add the coconut oil. 
2. When hot, add the carrots in an even layer to maximize contact with the pan. 
3. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper, and fry the carrots, turning every 3 or 4 minutes, until are they are dark caramelized brown in spots, about 8 to 10 minutes. 
4. Add the curry powder and mix to combine. 
5. Scatter the cilantro over the top and serve.

Nilla Wafer Crust

 Ingredients:

60 Nilla wafers

1/4 C. granulated sugar

1/3 C. butter, melted

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350F. 
2. Lightly spray a pie plate with cooking spray and set aside.
3. Place Nilla wafers in a food processor and pulse until only crumbs remain. 
4. Transfer crumbs to a medium size bowl and stir in sugar and melted butter.
5. Pres the crumbs firmly into the pie plate and up the sides.
6. Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are just starting to turn golden brown. 
7. Let cool completely on a wire rack before filling.