Sesame-Crusted Feta with Honey-Roasted Carrots
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: The Washington Post
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Vegetables-carrots
Ingredients
- 1 lb. carrots, trimmed
- 3 cups Plus 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided use
- 5 Tbsp. honey, divided use
- Salt and cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup mall-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup plain panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup white sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup black sesame seeds
- 1 Lb. block feta cheese
- 2 Tbsp. ages balsamic vinegar
Directions
- Heat oven to 450 degrees.
- Cut in half any carrots that are larger than 1/2-inch thick.
- On a rimmed baking sheet large enough to
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hold all the carrots in a single layer, toss them in 1 Tbsp. of olive oil, 1 Tbsp. honey and a light sprinkling of sea salt and cracked pepper. Roast until tender and caramelized, 10 to 20 minutes. Cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
- Heat the remaining olive oil to 350 degrees. Place a cooling rack over a baking sheet or paper towels.
- Spread the flour in a shallow bowl. lightly beat the egg in a second shallow bowl. In a third bowl, whisk together the plain panko crumbs, white sesame seeds and black sesame seeds.
- Cut the feta into 1/2-inch slices in the hot oil, working in batches to avoid crowding. Fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Use a spatula or slotted spoon to transfer each piece to the cooling rack to drain.
- Divide the carrots among serving plates. Top with the fried feta and drizzle with the remaining honey and the balsamic vinegar. Serve warm.