Sesame Honey Glazed Carrots with Crispy Shallots

Ingredients

• •2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or rounds
• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •1 tablespoon sesame oil
• •3 tablespoons honey
• •1 tablespoon soy sauce
• •2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
• •2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
• •1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• •1/2 teaspoon paprika
• •1/2 teaspoon salt
• •1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• •1/3 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
• •1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, toss the carrots with olive oil, sesame oil, honey, and soy sauce until evenly coated.

3. 3

   Spread the carrots evenly on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized.

4. 4

   While the carrots are roasting, prepare the crispy shallots. Combine flour, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.

5. 5

   Dredge the shallot slices in the flour mixture, ensuring they’re well coated.

6. 6

   Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the shallots in batches until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch.

7. 7

   Remove the crispy shallots from the skillet and drain on paper towels.

8. 8

   Once the carrots are done roasting, transfer them to a serving dish.

9. 9

   Sprinkle the roasted carrots with toasted sesame seeds and top with crispy shallots. Garnish with parsley if desired.

10. 10

    Serve warm and enjoy.