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Carrots with Granola and Brown Butter

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This dish highlights the natural sweetness of carrots paired with nutty granola and rich brown butter, making it an elegant yet comforting side dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Brunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Calories: 460
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the granola
  • 100 g butter Melted for the granola.
  • 40 g honey
  • 50 g oats
  • 25 g sunflower seeds
  • 25 g hazelnuts Chopped.
For the carrots
  • 400 g baby carrots Scrubbed and trimmed.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 0.5 tbsp butter
  • 4 large carrots Sliced into thin rounds.
  • 80 g mimolette or red Leicester cheese Finely grated.
For finishing
  • 20 g butter For browning.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 100g of butter and 40g of honey for about 40 seconds. Spread the oats, sunflower seeds, and hazelnuts on a baking tray and toast them in the oven for 5 minutes, then mix with the melted butter mixture and bake for another 8 minutes. Stir well and toast for another 8 minutes until golden.
Roasting Carrots
  1. Increase the temperature to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Combine baby carrots with olive oil, thyme, and a pinch of salt in a piece of foil. Wrap them into an envelope and roast for 20 minutes or until tender.
Making Carrot Puree
  1. In a pan, melt 80g of butter. Add the sliced large carrots with 50ml of water and cook over low heat for about 15 minutes until caramelized. Blend with 25ml of water until smooth, seasoning to taste.
Finishing Touches
  1. Melt the remaining 20g of butter in a small pan until it turns golden brown.
Plating
  1. Divide the carrot puree between two plates. Cut the roasted baby carrots into two or three pieces and arrange them atop the puree. Drizzle with brown butter, sprinkle with granola, and top with grated cheese and a pinch of sea salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 9gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 18gSodium: 350mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12g

Notes

To keep leftovers fresh, store in the fridge for 2-3 days. Keep the granola separate to maintain its crunchiness. For complete meal pairing, consider grilled chicken or fish.
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