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Pan-Roasted Carrots with Miso-Butter

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Photo by Linda Pugliese, food styling by Diana Yen

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

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Preparation

  1. 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.