Chipotle-Roasted Baby Carrots
- 30 thin baby carrots (2 to 3 bunches), tops discarded, carrots scrubbed
- 2 chipotle chiles in adobo, minced, plus 1 teaspoon of adobo sauce from the can
- 1 tablespoon unsulfured molasses
- 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 4 ounces watercress, stems discarded
- Plain Greek yogurt, for serving
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Toss the carrots on a rimmed baking sheet with the chipotles, molasses and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, until the carrots are crisp-tender and browned.
- Transfer the carrots to a plate and let them cool completely.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet, toast the sesame seeds over moderate heat, tossing, until golden, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt; let cool.
- On the plate, toss the carrots with the 1 teaspoon of adobo sauce.
- Arrange the carrots on 6 plates and scatter the watercress on top.
- Garnish with the sesame seeds and serve with yogurt.
carrots, chiles, unsulfured molasses, extravirgin olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, sesame seeds, yogurt
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/chipotle-roasted-baby-carrots (may not work)