Heirloom Carrots with Rosemary Balsamic Demi-Glace

Difficulty:
1/5

Serves 3-4, as a side

Ingredients:

1 pound (454 g) heirloom carrots, trimmed with tops removed

2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil, divided

Salt and pepper

2 teaspoons (10 ml) minced garlic

2 teaspoons (10 ml) chopped shallots

1 tablespoon (15 ml) finely chopped fresh rosemary

1 cup (240 ml) white wine

¼ cup (60 ml) balsamic vinegar

 

Method:

Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C).

Chop carrots in half, lengthwise. Place on baking tray cut side up.

Drizzle carrots with 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Roast 30-40 minutes, or until tender.

Meanwhile, in a sauté pan, heat the remaining olive oil over medium high heat. Add the garlic and shallot and sauté for 1 minute, until starting to brown slightly.

Add the rosemary and toss to combine.

Pour in white wine and balsamic vinegar and bring to a boil.

Cook until reduced by half.

Season with salt and pepper.

Drizzle over carrots, and serve with Sage-Fried Tofu (click to see recipe).

Enjoy!