Carrots With Almond Purée

• 1/2 cup whole blanched almonds
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon white wine vinegar
• Pinch of sugar
• Kosher salt
• 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 4 small carrots, scrubbed, 2 thinly sliced lengthwise, 2 thinly sliced crosswise
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 12 small carrots, scrubbed
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

1. Combine almonds and oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook, swirling often, until almonds are just golden, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer almonds to a blender; let almonds and oil cool. Pulse almonds until finely chopped. With motor running, slowly add cooking oil, vinegar, sugar, and 1/4 cup water and process, adding water as needed, until just thinner than peanut butter; season with salt.
2. Bring vinegar, sugar, coriander, salt, and red pepper flakes to a boil in a small saucepan; reduce heat and simmer, stirring, until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Add carrots and let cool.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots; cook, turning often, until golden and tender, 5-8 minutes. Add garlic and butter; cook, tossing, until garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Spoon almond puree onto plates and top with pickled carrots, sauteed carrots, cilantro, mint, and sesame seeds.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/carrots-with-almond-puree-51178970 (may not work)