Roasted Carrot Sandwich with Hummus and Braised Romaine

Name: Roasted Carrot Sandwich with Hummus and Braised Romaine
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; 8 medium carrots, peeled, cut to 6-inch lengths; 5 large garlic cloves, unpeeled, plus 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 6 large fresh thyme sprigs; 2 hearts of romaine lettuce, cut lengthwise in half; 3/4 cup vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 15 1/2-ounce cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1 bay leaf; 2 large pinches of cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted; 4 6 x 4 1/2-inch slices country-style white bread, toasted; Parmesan cheese wedge

By Nancy Silverton

December 31, 2002

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