Carrots with Orange-Hazelnut Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons blanched hazelnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon whole coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- Kosher salt
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 2 small oranges
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound carrots with tops, trimmed (halved lengthwise if very thick)
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the hazelnuts out on a baking sheet and toast until golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Cool and slightly crush (the bottom of a measuring cup works well).
- Add the coriander to a small skillet and swirl over medium heat until toasted, about 2 minutes.
- Crack the coriander and add to a baking dish along with the hazelnuts, shallots, vinegar, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, the cayenne and the juice of 1 orange.
- Whisk in the olive oil in a slow and steady stream.
- Set aside.
- Fit a medium, shallow pot with a steamer insert and add about an inch of water.
- Bring to a simmer, add the carrots, cover and steam until just fork-tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Transfer to the baking dish, toss gently and allow the carrots to cool in the vinaigrette at room temperature.
- Segment the remaining orange and arrange the carrots on a serving platter, topped with the orange segments.
- Sprinkle with salt if desired.
- Serve.
blanched hazelnuts, whole coriander seeds, shallots, sherry vinegar, honey, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, oranges, extravirgin olive oil, carrots
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/carrots-with-orange-hazelnut-vinaigrette-recipe.html (may not work)