**Baked Carrots with Caramelized Onions: A Symphony of Sweet and Savory Flavors**
In this culinary journey, we present you with a delectable dish that tantalizes your taste buds and elevates your dining experience: Baked Carrots with Caramelized Onions. This symphony of flavors combines the natural sweetness of carrots with the rich, caramelized goodness of onions, creating a harmonious balance that will leave you craving more. Our comprehensive guide includes two exceptional recipes: a classic version that showcases the essential flavors of carrots and onions, and a tantalizing variation infused with the vibrant notes of honey and balsamic vinegar. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the delightful simplicity of this dish, perfect for a healthy and flavorful side dish or a vegetarian main course.
OVEN-ROASTED CARROTS AND ONIONS
The dry heat of the oven caramelizes the natural sugars in vegetables, which brings about an amazing depth of flavor. Baby carrots vary in size depending on time of year and where they are grown, so check for doneness after 30 to 40 minutes.
Provided by Bren
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Onion
Time 55m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk oil, vinegar, parsley, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl with a fork. Add carrots and turn to coat. Pour carrots onto the prepared sheet pan and nestle onions and garlic between them. Drizzle any remaining oil over the onions using a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven until vegetables are soft and cooked through, turning after about 25 minutes, about 45 minutes total.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 381.6 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
BROWN SUGAR-GLAZED CARROTS AND ONIONS
Discover this recipe for Brown Sugar-Glazed Carrots and Onions. Combine chopped onions and brown sugar-glazed carrots with vinaigrette and orange zest.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings, 3/4 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook onions in dressing in large skillet on medium-low heat 15 min. or until onions are soft and caramelized, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, cook carrots in boiling water in saucepan 2 to 3 min. or until crisp-tender; drain.
- Add carrots, zest, juice and sugar to onions in skillet; mix well. Cook on medium heat 2 to 3 min. or until carrots are heated through and evenly glazed, stirring frequently.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Fat 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 230 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 1 g
CARAMELISED CARROTS & ONIONS
The perfect caramelised carrots to accompany any roast - try them alongside your Christmas turkey
Provided by Cathryn Evans
Categories Dinner, Side dish, Vegetable
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Blanch carrots in a pan of boiling salted water for 3 mins, drain well, then pat dry. In a large pan, melt the butter and oil, then fry the carrots, onions and thyme over a low heat for 30 mins until golden.
- Stir in the sugar and red wine and bubble for a few mins to boil off the alcohol. Add the vinegar, then continue to cook until syrupy, about 5 mins. Remove the sprigs of thyme and serve. Make up to 2 days ahead, stored in a covered container. Tip back into a pan and reheat or use a microwave.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.15 milligram of sodium
ROASTED CANDIED CARROTS
Enjoy these tasty roasted carrots - perfect for side dish.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450°F. Place 15x10x1-inch pan in oven 10 minutes to preheat. Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix all ingredients except carrots until blended. Add carrots; toss to coat.
- Spray hot pan with cooking spray. Place carrots in single layer in pan.
- Roast uncovered 30 minutes, stirring once, until golden brown. Immediately remove carrots from pan.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
BAKED CARROTS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS
This is something I just whipped up over the Christmas Holidays. Try to use larger carrots. My MIL loved it so much that she even asked me to write down the recipe. Hope you enjoy it as much as she did!
Provided by CulinaryQueen
Categories Onions
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Grease the bottom and sides of a covered casserole dish with 1 tablespoon of butter and set aside.
- Melt the other tablespoon of butter in a skillet and slowly cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and tender.
- Preheat oven to 180C/350°F.
- While the onions cook, peel and THINLY slice the carrots and put them into the buttered casserole dish. The slices should be about the thickness of a nickel (or a pound coin in the UK). If they are too thick, they will take longer than noted to cook.
- When the onions are cooked, add them to the carrots and mix them around a bit.
- In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, honey, paprika, garlic powder, dill, cayenne (if using), melted butter, salt and pepper.
- Pour this mixture over the carrots, cover and bake for one hour. Remove from oven and test to see that carrots are firm but tender. If need be, return to oven and cook an additional 5-15 minutes.
- Enjoy now because I can almost guarantee that you won't have any leftovers!
ROASTED CARROTS AND CIPPOLINI ONIONS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- On a sheet tray, toss onions and carrots with oil, butter, wine, and stock. Season with salt and pepper. Roast until golden and caramelized, about 25 to 30 minutes. Toss in a shallow serving bowl and garnish with parsley.
POT ROAST WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND ROASTED CARROTS
Provided by Suzanne Tracht
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Prepare pot roast
- Position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat to 350°F. Season beef liberally with salt and pepper. In large Dutch oven or heavy ovenproof pot over moderately high heat, heat oil until hot but not smoking. Add beef and sear until dark brown and crisp on both sides, about 10 minutes total. Transfer beef to large plate. Pour off oil in pan and discard. Add sherry and simmer uncovered, scraping up browned bits on bottom of pan, until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Pour reduced sherry into heatproof liquid measuring cup.
- In same pan, combine carrots, onions, celery, garlic, and bay leaf. Lay beef on top of vegetable mixture and pour reduced sherry over. Add enough chicken stock to cover 3/4 of meat. Cover and transfer to lower rack in oven. Roast until fork-tender, about 3 hours.
- While beef is roasting, prepare roasted carrots and caramelized onions
- During final hour of roasting, in large bowl, toss carrots with olive oil until well coated. Season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Spread on baking sheet and transfer to upper rack in oven. Roast until slightly tender and browned, about 45 minutes. Transfer to large bowl and keep warm.
- During final 30 minutes of roasting, in heavy 12-inch skillet over moderately high heat, heat canola oil until hot but not smoking. Add onions and sauté, stirring constantly, until caramelized, about 20 to 25 minutes. Season to taste with kosher salt, add to roasted carrots in large bowl, and keep warm.
- Finish dish
- When beef is tender, transfer to serving platter; tent with foil. Skim fat from liquid in pot. Strain liquid through fine-mesh sieve, pressing on solids with back of spoon to extract all juices, then discarding solids. Return liquid to pot, set over high heat, and bring to boil. Reduce heat to moderate and simmer, uncovered, until reduced slightly, about 5 minutes. Season juices to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Pour half of juices into bowl with carrots and onions; toss to combine. Pour other half of juices into gravy dish. Arrange carrots and onions around beef on serving platter and serve immediately, with extra juices on side.
Tips:
- Choose the right carrots: Look for carrots that are firm and brightly colored. Avoid carrots that are limp or have blemishes.
- Wash and peel the carrots thoroughly: This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
- Cut the carrots into even-sized pieces: This will help them to cook evenly.
- Caramelize the onions slowly: This will help to develop their flavor and sweetness.
- Use a baking dish that is large enough to accommodate the carrots and onions in a single layer: This will help them to cook evenly.
- Roast the carrots and onions until they are tender and slightly browned: This will take about 25-30 minutes.
- Season the carrots and onions with salt and pepper to taste: You can also add other herbs and spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- Serve the carrots and onions immediately: They are best enjoyed hot out of the oven.
Conclusion:
Baked carrots with caramelized onions are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be prepared in under an hour. The carrots are roasted until tender and slightly browned, while the onions are caramelized until they are sweet and flavorful. The combination of the two vegetables is simply irresistible. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give baked carrots with caramelized onions a try. You won't be disappointed!
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