ROASTED CARROTS WITH SHALLOTS, MOZZARELLA AND SPICY BREAD CRUMBS

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In this colorful, crunchy-topped vegetable dish, roasted carrots and shallots are topped with puddles of gooey mozzarella, while herbs, olives and a big squirt of lemon at the end add just the right level of tang. Serve this as a light, meatless meal on its own, or as a vibrant side dish to a simple roast chicken or fish.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     vegetables, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and halved, or quartered lengthwise into long, thin sticks
5 small or 3 large shallots, peeled and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick wedges (about 1 1/4 cups)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1 fat garlic clove, minced or finely grated
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving
6 ounces mozzarella, hand-pulled or chopped into small pieces (1 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup green olives, pitted and rough chopped
1 to 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus more to taste
1/3 cup fresh basil, dill or mint, torn

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Place carrots and shallots on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper, and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil until well coated. Roast for 25 minutes, rotating pan halfway through. (The shallots will start to shrivel and brown at the edges, but they won't be cooked through yet.)
  • In a small bowl, stir together bread crumbs, Parmesan, garlic, red-pepper flakes, remaining 3 tablespoons oil and a pinch of salt, tossing until well combined.
  • Sprinkle mozzarella and olives all over carrots and shallots, then top with the seasoned bread crumbs. Continue to roast until the vegetables are golden brown and tender, 12 to 15 minutes longer. Just before serving, drizzle lemon juice all over the top and garnish with herbs.

Inosencio Mariscal
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I'm not a huge fan of carrots, but these were really good. The shallots and mozzarella added a lot of flavor. I would definitely make these again.


Bilal Details
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These carrots are so good! I love the combination of flavors. The sweetness of the carrots, the creaminess of the mozzarella, and the spiciness of the bread crumbs. I will definitely be making these again and again.


mthokozisi smenyiwe
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I made these carrots for a dinner party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. They are so easy to make and so delicious.


Arslanqadar280 Arslanqadar280
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These carrots were delicious! I loved the combination of flavors. The shallots and mozzarella added a nice sweetness and creaminess, while the spicy bread crumbs gave them a bit of a kick. I will definitely be making these again.


Muzmill Ali
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These carrots were okay. They were a little too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred them without the mozzarella.


John Mccarter
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I'm not a huge fan of carrots, but these were really good. The shallots and mozzarella added a lot of flavor. I would definitely make these again.


Ark Ozdalga
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These carrots are so good! I love the combination of flavors. The sweetness of the carrots, the creaminess of the mozzarella, and the spiciness of the bread crumbs. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Muhammad Asim Gafurullah
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I made these carrots for a dinner party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. They are so easy to make and so delicious.


Alli Bahi
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These roasted carrots were a hit! The shallots and mozzarella added a nice sweetness and creaminess, while the spicy bread crumbs gave them a bit of a kick. I will definitely be making these again.