Roasted Carrots with Vaudovan

ROASTED CARROTS WITH VAUDOVAN PEA PUREE

Roasted Carrots with Vaudovan

Roasted Carrots with Vaudovan Pea Puree
Paired with Merlot

Delicious and savory, roasted carrots paired with pea puree spiced with vaudovan. Your new favorite side dish!

INGREDIENTS:

CARROTS:

1 ½ pounds heirloom rainbow carrots, cleaned
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
As needed Ground black tea
Kosher salt
Black pepper

FOR PEA PUREE

1 leek, cleaned and diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Vadouvan
1 ⅔ cups shelled English peas
2 cups water
1 tablespoon butter, optional
Garnishes Greek yogurt, pea sprouts, and garlic flowers.

DUKKAH

2 Tablespoons toasted whole coriander seeds
1 teaspoon toasted whole cumin seeds
1 ½ Tablespoons toasted black and white sesame seeds (total combined)
¼ cup toasted hazelnuts
¼ cup toasted pine nuts
1 teaspoon dries oregano
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon salt

METHOD:

Preheat the oven to 400°. Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil.

Arrange the vegetables on the pan, drizzle with olive oil and toss. Sprinkle with salt, tea and pepper.

Roast at 400°F for 30 to 40 minutes until just beginning to brown.

FOR PEA PUREE:

In a medium pot over medium heat add olive oil, leeks and garlic. Cook until soft about 5 minutes. Add Vadouvan, peas, and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the peas are tender, about 5 minutes.

Drain the peas and reserve a ¼ cup of cooking liquid. Place peas in food processor and puree until smooth thin with reserved cooking liquid if needed. Add in butter and adjust seasonings.

FOR DUKKAH:

Combine all in a spice grinder and pulse until coarsely ground.

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Courtesy of Mark Caldwell, Executive Chef Davis Estates