Smoky Caramelized Carrots Ⓥ

Smoked tofu offers a nice contrast to the sweet crispness of caramelized carrots.
Yield	4 servings
Time	20 minutes
Tools	large frying pan wooden spoon mandoline or sharp knife slotted spoon small bowl
Ingredients	¼ c olive oil 4 oz smoked tofu, diced 1 pound carrots (about 6 medium) 1 T fresh parsley, minced salt pepper
Directions	Heat 2 T oil over medium heat. Add tofu and sauté, stirring occasionally, until starting to color. Meanwhile, sliced the carrots on the diagonal into ¼-inch slices. Transfer the tofu to the bowl and add remaining oil and carrots to the pan. Sauté until tender and golden-brown, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in the tofu and parsley, and then season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes	Inspired by the recipe for “Caramelized carrots with bacon” in Vegetables Every Day, by Jack Bishop – read my review. Buy it: Amazon.com \| Amazon.co.uk
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