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Roasted Beets & Carrots with Toasted Cumin Vinaigrette

4.67 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Yield 4 -6 servings (6 cups)
Category Side Dish
Cuisine American
Author Lauren Grant

Description

A flavor-packed 10-ingredient side dish! Earthy roasted beets and golden brown roasted carrots get drizzled with a toasted cumin vinaigrette and finished with toasted walnuts and parsley.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound beets, about 4 medium, washed and trimmed
  • 1 ½ pounds carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallot
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup toasted walnuts, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 450ºF (232ºC) with racks set in middle and lowest positions.
  • Wrap each beet with aluminum foil and place on a small baking sheet; transfer to middle rack of oven and roast until beets can easily be pierced with paring knife, 45–60 minutes. Remove beets individually from oven as they finish; let cool.
  • Meanwhile, toss carrots with melted butter in a large bowl; season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. 
  • Arrange carrots, cut-side down, in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Transfer carrots to lowest rack in oven; roast until tender and cut sides are well browned, about 25 minutes. 
  • Meanwhile, combine oil and cumin seeds  in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently until fragrant and toasty, 4–5 minutes. 
  • Off heat, add shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until sizzling subsides, about 2 minutes. Let oil cool in pan (shallot will start to brown). Whisk in vinegar, maple syrup, and Dijon; season with salt and pepper.
  • Carefully open foil-wrapped beets; allow steam to escape away from you. Let cool slightly, then rub skins off using paper towels.
  • Cut beets into ½-inch thick wedges. Transfer beets and carrots to a large serving platter and drizzle with vinaigrette. Sprinkle with walnuts and parsley; serve immediately.

Notes

If you'd prefer smaller carrot pieces (1-inch) or baby carrots, decrease the roasting time to 20 minutes or so.
VEGAN: Make this vegan by using olive oil instead of butter. Just keep in mind that the carrots won't brown as much.

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