Roasted Carrots With Shallots, Mozzarella and Spicy Bread Crumbs
Published May 18, 2021
Bryan Gardner for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne
- Total Time
- 1 hour
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Ingredients
1 ½ pounds carrots, peeled and halved, or quartered lengthwise into long, thin sticks
5 small or 3 large shallots, peeled and cut lengthwise into ½-inch-thick wedges (about 1 ¼ 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
¼ teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving
6 ounces mozzarella, hand-pulled or chopped into small pieces (1 ½ cups)
¼ cup green olives, pitted and rough chopped
1 to 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus more to taste
⅓ cup fresh basil, dill or mint, torn
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
46 grams carbs; 37 milligrams cholesterol; 505 calories; 16 grams monosaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 9 grams saturated fat; 30 grams fat; 9 grams fiber; 852 milligrams sodium; 17 grams protein; 17 grams sugar
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
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.)
- Step 2
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.
- Step 3
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.
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A new favorite! After making & enjoying it once, the 2nd time I used 4 oz. of mozzarella instead of the 6. Just right, I thought. Both times I used red onions instead of shallots--not a preference, just a supply issue. BUT MY MOST IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATION: Dot the casserole (on top of the cheese, last 15 mins.) with cherry tomatoes. It looks beautiful & rounds out the dish. Speaking of "dish," next time I'll use a baking dish instead of a sheet for a better presentation.
Terrific! This was a knockout at dinner last night, alongside the flattened thighs with roasted lemons. Only problem was that the carrots et al were so stuck to the pan I couldn't get much of it onto plates. Next time I'll use parchment paper instead of foil. But it was delicious anyway.
I had all the ingredients I needed for this recipe except mozzarella but I had Burrata in the fridge and that worked just fine. I suspect even better than plain mozzarella. Keep on cookin'
Was really good! Only suggestion would be way less pack breadcrumbs needed. Next time planning to use half the amount
Wondering if cutting a potato into thinner wedges and adding it as well would work?
Looks like it might be good on pizza dough or flatbread!