This is a pretty satisfying side dish, thanks to the pesto and seed sprinkle, but you can always turn it into a main meal. Just add some cooked chickpeas or lentils to the carrots/onions/dates, then drizzle on the pesto. You could also bulk it up by serving the dish on top of a bed of brown rice or quinoa.  If you’re looking for a main dish that will complement these flavors, I suggest my Vegan Shepherd’s Pie or my Creamy Lentil Stuffed Butternut Squash.