5 11 Published Jun 09, 2015, Updated Sep 20, 2024 I highly recommend chopping, seasoning and roasting them to perfection. Of course you can always go with my basic roasted carrots recipe if you’re looking for a traditional preparation, but these sesame roasted carrots are a fun way to switch things up! Sprinkle on a few sesame seeds for good measure and you’ve got yourself a restaurant-quality side dish that you can pair with just about anything. Roasting is, by far, my absolute favorite way to prepare vegetables. Grilling is a close second, especially during the summer months when the thought of turning on the oven and introducing another degree of heat into the house sounds unbearable. That said, these carrots are totally worth a sweaty kitchen — I promise. They’re sweet and tender with a touch of caramelization and crispiness. And they’ve got that umami flavor going on from the nutty sesame oil, zesty rice vinegar and salty tamari combined with the natural sweetness of the carrots. They can be eaten hot, straight from the oven or you can chill them down and make a lovely summer salad with a garlic tahini dressing for even more sesame flavor. I’m actually planning to do the latter today for lunch. I cannot wait!
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