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Roasted Carrots With Stracciatella And Buckwheat

By Nick Curtola

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The little sprinkle of buckwheat delivers a much-needed crunch factor. If you don’t have any, add some chopped toasted almonds or homemade breadcrumbs.

Ingredient Info

Nigella seeds, a pungent peppery seed also known as kolonji or black onion seeds, can be found at Indian markets and some supermarkets, or online.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

1 pound small carrots, any color, scrubbed, tops trimmed, halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Kosher salt
2 teaspoons buckwheat groats
1/2 teaspoon nigella seeds (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons Champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh carrot juice (optional)
8 ounces stracciatella di bufala, burrata, or fresh mozzarella, torn into large pieces
1 cup (packed) mixed tender herb leaves (such as dill, basil, cilantro, and/or mint)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss carrots with 1 Tbsp. oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt. Roast, tossing occasionally, until golden brown and tender, 15–20 minutes. Let cool.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, toast buckwheat in a dry small skillet over medium-high heat, tossing often, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in nigella seeds, if using.

    Step 3

    Place vinegar in a medium bowl and mix in carrot juice, if using. Add carrots and toss to coat. Season with salt.

    Step 4

    Place stracciatella on a platter. Arrange carrots over cheese, top with herbs and buckwheat mixture, and drizzle with oil.

  2. Do Ahead:

    Step 5

    Carrots can be roasted 6 hours ahead. Let cool; cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before tossing with vinaigrette.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories (kcal) 240 Fat (g) 17 Saturated Fat (g) 8 Cholesterol (mg) 45 Carbohydrates (g) 13 Dietary Fiber (g) 3 Total Sugars (g) 5 Protein (g) 11 Sodium (mg) 110
TagsCarrotRoot VegetableVegetableBurrataCheeseDairyMozzarellaBuckwheatFlourSideDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianEasyRoastBon Appétit

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