Smoked Carrots with Coffee Mole Dirt
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 4 servings
- Nutritional Analysis Per Serving
Serving Size: 1 of 4 servings
Calories: 991
Total Fat: 56 g
Saturated Fat: 19 g
Carbohydrates: 119 g
Dietary Fiber: 22 g
Sugar: 58 g
Protein: 20 g
Cholesterol: 71 mg
Sodium: 1333 mg - Total: 1 hr 5 min
- Active: 35 min
Coffee Mole Dirt:
- 150 grams (3/4 cup) sugar
- 150 grams (1 1/4 cups) almond flour
- 100 grams (6 2/3 tablespoons) butter, melted
- 100 grams (3/4 cup) all-purpose flour
- 50 grams (3 1/3 tablespoons) dark cocoa powder
- 35 grams (2 1/3 tablespoons) instant coffee grounds
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon ancho powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 5 grams (1 teaspoon salt)
Carrots:
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 24 medium rainbow carrots, tops still on, leafy parts removed
- Olive oil, for cooking
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- Smoked flaky sea salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
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Special equipment:
- a pellet grill smoker or other kind of smoking device
- Preheat your oven to 325F and line a baking sheet with a silicone liner. Dive into the coffee mole dirt: mix sugar, almond flour, melted butter, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, instant coffee, smoked paprika, ancho powder, cumin, and salt in a bowl. Spread evenly and bake until irresistibly browned and crisp, 15-20 minutesyour kitchen will smell like smoky magic!
- Fire up your pellet grill to 325F per the manufacturer's directions. For the carrots, boil a large pot of salted water, blanch the whole rainbow carrots until tender yet firm (about 5 minutes), then shock them cool. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper, and grill until lightly charred and flavorful, around 10 minutes.
- Plate the grilled carrots, drizzle with more olive oil, half the lime zest and juice, and a sprinkle of smoked sea salt for that perfect zing.
- Mix sour cream with the remaining lime zest for a creamy base. Spread it on a platter, pile on the carrots, and shower with the crunchy coffee mole dirt. Store extra dirt sealed for your next adventurethis dish will wow your guests with its bold, smoky fusion![1][2]
