ROASTED CARROTS WITH SHALLOTS, MOZZARELLA AND SPICY BREAD CRUMBS

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In this colorful, crunchy-topped vegetable dish, roasted carrots and shallots are topped with puddles of gooey mozzarella, while herbs, olives and a big squirt of lemon at the end add just the right level of tang. Serve this as a light, meatless meal on its own, or as a vibrant side dish to a simple roast chicken or fish.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     vegetables, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and halved, or quartered lengthwise into long, thin sticks
5 small or 3 large shallots, peeled and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick wedges (about 1 1/4 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
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving
6 ounces mozzarella, hand-pulled or chopped into small pieces (1 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup green olives, pitted and rough chopped
1 to 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus more to taste
1/3 cup fresh basil, dill or mint, torn

Steps:

  • 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.)
  • 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.
  • 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.

Ijaz Bahii
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The carrots are roasted to perfection and the mozzarella and bread crumbs add a nice touch of flavor.


Jacob Edgley
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These roasted carrots are a great way to use up leftover carrots. They're easy to make and the mozzarella and bread crumbs add a nice touch of flavor.


Juli Neme0
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I'm not a big fan of carrots, but these roasted carrots were actually really good. The mozzarella and bread crumbs added a nice touch of flavor.


Arya Ahmad
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These roasted carrots are a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. They're easy to make and the mozzarella and bread crumbs add a nice touch of flavor.


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I love this recipe! The carrots are always roasted perfectly and the mozzarella and bread crumbs add a nice touch of flavor.


Kutosi Simon
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The carrots were roasted to perfection and the mozzarella and bread crumbs added a nice touch of flavor.


Muhammad Ahmar
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So easy to make and so delicious! The carrots were perfectly roasted and the mozzarella and bread crumbs were a great addition.


inpotend Channel
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These carrots were delicious! The shallots and mozzarella added a nice touch of flavor, and the spicy bread crumbs gave them a little kick. I'll definitely be making this again.


Md Milon Hosen
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I made this for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the roasted carrots and the mozzarella and bread crumbs added a nice touch of flavor.


Raja Rohail
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A nice and easy recipe that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The carrots were roasted to perfection and the mozzarella and bread crumbs added a nice touch of flavor.


Max Sajan Tv
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Easy to make and so delicious! The carrots were tender and flavorful, and the mozzarella and bread crumbs added a nice touch. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of side dishes.


Jyra Kopak
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Followed the recipe exactly and the carrots turned out perfectly. They were roasted to perfection and the mozzarella melted beautifully. The spicy bread crumbs were a great addition and added a nice crunch.


DNX Tamjid
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These roasted carrots were a hit! The shallots and mozzarella added a nice touch of flavor, and the spicy bread crumbs gave them a little kick. I'll definitely be making this again.