Carrot, warm roasted and Bulgur Salad

Heat oven to 425 degrees and place a rack on the lowest shelf. In a medium saucepan, combine bulgur with 2cups water; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. If the bulgur hasn’t absorbed all of the water, drain off the excess.
Meanwhile, place the carrots on a sheet pan, drizzle with the olive oil and toss to coat, spreading into an even layer. Season with salt and pepper. Place on the bottom oven rack and roast until tender and starting to turn golden, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, toss and return to the oven for 5 to 7 minutes until completely tender, adding almonds to the pan for the last 2-3 minutes.
While the carrots roast, make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the tahini/almond butter, lemon juice, ras el hanout, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add 3 to 4 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it is smooth and has a pourable consistency.
When the carrots are ready, remove them from the oven, drizzle with honey and sprinkle with lemon zest. Season with a pinch of salt and toss to coat.
In a serving bowl, combine the carrots with the bulgur, almonds, arugula and parsley. Drizzle with the dressing.

1 cup bulgur wheat
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 pounds carrots, washed, trimmed and cut into 3-inch-long, a scant 1/2-inch-wide batons
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons runny honey, such as clover honey
½ teaspoon fresh lemon zest (from 1/2 lemon)
2 cups arugula
A handful of parsley
¼ cup sliced almonds

FOR THE DRESSING:
¼ cup tahini or almond butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from 1/2 lemon)
1 teaspoon ras el hanout
1 small garlic clove, grated