Name: Pan-Roasted Carrots with Miso-Butter
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 pounds carrots, preferably small young ones, peeled and split crosswise; Kosher salt; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated; ¼ cup mirin (Japanese rice wine); 2 tablespoons white or yellow miso paste; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

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Recipe information

Total Time
30 minutes
Yield
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 pounds carrots, preferably small young ones, peeled and split crosswise

Kosher salt

2 garlic cloves, chopped

2 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated

¼ cup mirin (Japanese rice wine)

2 tablespoons white or yellow miso paste

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

Preparation

Step 1
In a large cast-iron or heavy-bottom skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Working in two batches, add the carrots, season with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp-tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the carrots to a plate.
Step 2
Add the garlic and scallion whites to the skillet and cook, stirring, until the garlic is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the mirin and 1/4 cup water and bring to a boil. Cook until thickened and reduced by half, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and add the miso, whisking until smooth. Add the butter, a few pieces at a time, whisking to incorporate into a thick sauce, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the vinegar.
Step 3
Return the carrots to the skillet and toss to coat with the glaze. Taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle with remaining scallion greens and serve.

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