Lemon Parsley And Parmesan Plus Charred Carrots And Croutons Recipes

LEMON, PARSLEY, AND PARMESAN PLUS CHARRED CARROTS AND CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, toss bread cubes with 3 tablespoons oil and the Parmesan. In another large bowl, toss carrots with 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper.
• Lay carrots and bread on a baking sheet in 1 layer, with carrots on 1 side and bread on the other, and bake for 25 minutes. Remove croutons when crisp and golden, about 25 minutes. Spread out carrots, and cook until caramelized and slightly charred, about 25 minutes more.
• Assemble the salad: Toss parsley, carrots, lemon juice, and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add croutons and Parmesan shavings, and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

GARLIC-PARMESAN CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Mix butter, Parmesan cheese, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, and salt together in a large, flat-bottomed bowl; add bread cubes and turn with a spatula to coat. Spread coated bread cubes onto a baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool croutons completely before storing in an airtight container.

ROASTED PARMESAN-GARLIC CARROTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Stir olive oil and garlic salt together in a small bowl; pour into a large resealable plastic bag. Add carrots to the plastic bag, seal, and shake to coat carrots completely in oil mixture. Arrange coated carrots onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Roast carrots in preheated oven until crisp-tender, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese over carrots and continue roasting until cheese is lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese to serve, according to your taste.

CARROTS IN LEMON-PARSLEY BUTTER

Steps:

• Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; set carrots aside., In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the parsley, lemon juice and salt. Return carrots to the pan and heat through.

ROASTED PARMESAN CARROTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. Cut carrots crosswise in half and then lengthwise into 1/2-in.-thick sticks. Toss carrots with oil, salt, pepper and thyme; spread evenly in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Roast until tender and lightly browned, stirring once, 12-15 minutes. Toss with cheese.

LEMON, PARSLEY, AND PARMESAN PLUS BREAD, PROSCIUTTO, AND EGG

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slice 1/4 inch off the top of the bread, and hollow out bottom, discarding the crumb (soft interior) of the loaf. Cut top into 1-inch pieces, and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, zest, milk, parsley, and Parmesan. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Stir in 1/2 cup bread pieces.
• Place hollowed-out bread on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place prosciutto slices along inside of bread to cover. Slowly pour egg mixture to the brim. Bake until eggs are puffed up and cooked through, 30 to 33 minutes.
• Slice into 2-inch pieces. Serve immediately.

CRUNCHY PARSLEY CROUTONS

Steps:

• Heat the goose fat in a frying pan and toss in the bread, with a the parsley sprigs, turning until golden and crisp. Drain on kitchen paper, season well and keep warm, uncovered.

BABY CARROTS WITH LEMON AND PARSLEY

Steps:

• Put carrots in pan and cover with water.
• Add the sugar and cook just til soft.
• Drain& return to the pan.
• Stir in butter, lemon juice and parsley.
• Salt and pepper to taste.

CHARRED CARROTS WITH ORANGE AND BALSAMIC

Steps:

• Position an oven rack 4 inches away from the broiler and heat the broiler.
• Cut the carrots crosswise into 4-inch lengths. Cut the larger pieces lengthwise in half or quarters so the sticks are roughly 1/2-inch wide.
• Place the carrots on a sheet pan and drizzle them with the olive oil. Sprinkle with the thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Toss with your hands until coated, then spread the carrots out in an even layer.
• Broil the carrots for about 10 minutes, tossing every few minutes, until they are tender and randomly charred. Top the carrots with the orange zest, orange juice and vinegar, sprinkle with some fleur de sel and toss to coat. Taste for seasonings, then serve warm or at room temperature.