Roasted Carrots With Black Sesame Dressing Recipe

Black sesame paste adds a deep, earthy flavor and an edge of bitterness to this citrusy dressing—perfect for drizzling over tender, sweet roasted carrots.

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Daniel Gritzer
Daniel Gritzer
Daniel Gritzer
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Updated July 12, 2023
Closeup of roasted carrots drizzled with black sesame dressing and garnished with parsley leaves.

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Why This Recipe Works

  • Blanching the carrots first, then roasting them, leads to more tender, sweeter results.
  • Lightly bitter black sesame paste makes a dressing that is a striking visual and flavor contrast to the sweet carrots.

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August 2017

Recipe Details

Roasted Carrots With Black Sesame Dressing Recipe

Active20 mins
Total80 mins
服务4 servings

Black sesame paste adds a deep, earthy flavor and an edge of bitterness to this citrusy dressing—perfect for drizzling over tender, sweet roasted carrots.

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  • 1 pound小carrots(450g)

  • Kosher salt

  • 1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil(15ml), plus more for drizzling on carrots

  • 1tablespoon(15ml)black sesame paste(see note)

  • 1teaspoonfresh juice from 1 lemon(5ml), plus finely grated lemon zest for garnish

  • Minced fresh flat-leaf parsley树叶和嫩茎,装饰

Directions

  1. Adjust oven rack to center position and preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place carrots in a large pot, cover with water, and season heavily with salt. Heat over high heat until boiling. Reduce to a simmer and cook until barely tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and allow to dry for 5 minutes.

  2. Transfer carrots to a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with just enough olive oil to coat, and roast until caramelized, about 40 minutes, turning once or twice during roasting.

  3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together sesame paste, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and lemon juice. Season with salt.

  4. Arrange carrots on a serving plate, drizzle with sesame sauce, and garnish with parsley and grated lemon zest. Serve.

Notes

If you can't find black sesame paste, you can substitute tahini.

Special Equipment

Rimmed baking sheet,whisk

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)
107 Calories
7g Fat
10g Carbs
2g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 107
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol0mg 0%
Sodium224mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein2g
Vitamin C 6mg 28%
Calcium 40mg 3%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 287mg 6%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)