ROASTED CARROTS WITH CARAMELIZED WALNUT CREMA AND PECORINO

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Roasted Carrots with Caramelized Walnut Crema and Pecorino image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

7 ounces jumbo organic carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick coins
1/4 ounce kosher salt
1/4 cup light brown sugar
.03 ounce fresh rosemary sprigs
.03 ounce fresh thyme sprigs
Olive oil, for drizzling
2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil
6 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
8 ounces walnuts
8 ounces really green olive oil
Kosher salt
1 wedge Pecorino-Romano, for shaving

Steps:

  • Add the carrots to an 8-inch square baking dish in an even layer. Combine the salt, brown sugar, rosemary and thyme in a bowl until combined, then spread over the carrots. Allow these to sit in the refrigerator for 10 to 12 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Remove the carrots from the sugar-salt mixture and add to a 9-inch oval enameled baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to combine. Roast until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the crema: To a medium, high-sided saute pan over medium heat add the oil and heat until hot. Add the shallots and allow to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Add the walnuts and toss to combine. Add enough water to cover the bottom the pan, about 1 cup, and bring to a simmer. Turn off the heat and pour the mixture into a food processor. Turn on the machine and stream in the olive oil. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt as needed. Set aside until ready to serve.
  • Spoon the crema on the bottom of a large serving platter. Top with the roasted carrots and shaved pecorino.

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