Pan-Seared Carrot Steaks w/ Mashed Potatoes

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The caramelized exterior of the carrots and the spice just complements with the buttery mashed potatoes a perfect combination for a perfect pair.

Yields: Makes 2 servings

Ingredients: 

• ½ tsp. Salt 
• ¼ tsp. Ground black pepper 
• ¼ tsp. Ground coriander 
• ¼ tsp. Ground cumin 
• ¼ tsp. Smoked paprika 
• 1 pound XL Carrots (around 3-4), peeled and sliced in half lengthwise 
• 2 tbsps. Vegetable oil 
• 2 tbsps. Unsalted butter 
• ½ lemon (for garnish) 
• 1 tbsp. Parsley leaves, chopped

To make the Mashed Potatoes:

• 2 pounds of Potatoes 
• 1 stick of Butter 
• Salt and pepper to taste 
• 2-3 cups of Milk 
• Water for boiling 

Method of Preparation: 

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. 

2. In a small bowl add in all the dry ingredients and combine and make a rub 

3. Rub the carrots with the dry rub but reserve ¾ tsp. in the bowl. 

4. In a large ovenproof pan over medium heat pour in the oil and add the carrots cut-side down and         sear until browned, for 5-6 minutes. Flip the carrots and transfer to the oven. 

5. Roast the carrots until tender and nicely browned on the outside. 20-25 minutes. 

6. Transfer the skillet to the stovetop on medium heat. Add the butter and the dry rub that you saved.       Once melted, baste the carrots in the spiced butter for 3 minutes. To make the mashed potatoes: 

7. In another pot with boiling water, Throw in the potatoes and boil them until tender. Throw them in     another bowl, and mash them with the rest of the ingredients. salt and pepper to taste.
8. Transfer carrots to a serving platter and drizzle with the spiced butter and squeeze the lemon over       the carrots. Sprinkle with parsley and a little salt. Serve with the side of Mashed Potatoes. Enjoy!