SLOW-ROASTED CARROTS WITH BROWN-BUTTER VINAIGRETTE

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Elevating vegetables to star status is a better display of your culinary chops - and a more unconventional and surprising one - than showcasing a piece of meat. These are an adaptation of the "forgotten carrots" served by Neil Borthwick at Merchants Tavern in London; they actually do require a little bit of attention.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     weekday, side dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds large carrots
3 tablespoons olive oil
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter,plus 3 extra tablespoons for roastingthe carrots
2 cardamom pods
2 star anise
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons chervil leaves orchopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 325. Scrub the carrots, and peel them if you like (it really doesn't matter). Set a roasting pan over two burners on medium heat; put the olive oil in the pan. When the oil is hot, add the carrots and cook, turning as they brown, until lightly caramelized all over, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Add 3 tablespoons butter, spices, salt and pepper. Transfer the roasting pan to the oven, and cook, shaking the pan once or twice, until the carrots are crinkly on the outside and you can pierce them easily with the tip of a sharp knife, 45 to 60 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, put 1 stick butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally until the butter foam subsides and the butter turns nut brown, about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat.
  • Put brown butter, vinegar, Dijon, salt and pepper in a blender. Blend until a creamy emulsion forms, about 30 seconds; taste, and adjust the seasoning. Put the carrots on a platter, drizzle the vinaigrette over the top and garnish with the chervil or parsley, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 398, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 669 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Lx Don
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I'm not a big fan of carrots, but this recipe changed my mind. The carrots were so tender and flavorful, and the vinaigrette was the perfect finishing touch.


Pogacia Irvines
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This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I just roasted the carrots while I was cooking the rest of the meal.


Bob Gittins
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook vegetables and this recipe is definitely a keeper. The carrots were so tender and flavorful.


Laz Solo
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This recipe is a great way to add some color to your plate. The carrots are a beautiful orange color and the vinaigrette adds a pop of green.


Aadesh Khatri
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I'm always looking for new recipes that are healthy and delicious. This recipe fits the bill perfectly.


Javeria Gul
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and it's so easy to make.


Aplexa Blau
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I'm on a low-carb diet and this recipe is perfect for me. The carrots are low in carbs and the vinaigrette is made with healthy fats.


Kshitiz Chhetri
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and flavorful vegetable dishes. This recipe is definitely a winner.


Smith Andrew
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the carrots and asked for seconds.


Ivan Alfaro
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the carrots and asked for the recipe.


Lazar Jankovic
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I've never been a big fan of carrots, but this recipe changed my mind. The carrots were so tender and flavorful, and the vinaigrette was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Jahid Hisan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover carrots. I had a few carrots that were starting to get soft, and this recipe was the perfect way to use them up.


Meer King
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook carrots, and this recipe is definitely a keeper. The carrots were tender and flavorful, and the vinaigrette was the perfect finishing touch.


shaik siraj
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These carrots are the perfect side dish for any occasion. They're elegant enough for a special dinner, but they're also simple enough for a weeknight meal.


Ahsan One
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can just throw the carrots in the oven and forget about them until they're done.


Lucy Eisenbeiser
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The brown butter vinaigrette is what really makes this dish. It's so flavorful and adds a nice richness to the carrots.


Mari Ppdpl
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I was a bit skeptical about roasting carrots for so long, but I'm so glad I did! They were caramelized and delicious.


Aquyles Matheus
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The carrots are always tender and flavorful, and the vinaigrette is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Rohit Kamati
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The carrots were so delicious and the vinaigrette was tangy and flavorful.


Diondra Johnson
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My carrots turned out perfectly tender and flavorful. The brown butter vinaigrette was the perfect finishing touch.