Indulge yourself in a symphony of flavors with our Balsamic Basil Carrots, a dish that elevates the humble carrot to new heights. This symphony of flavors features tender-crisp carrots glazed in a tantalizing balsamic-basil marinade, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and tanginess. Accompanying this delightful dish are three additional recipes that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
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Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with our Balsamic Basil Carrots and accompanying recipes. These dishes are not only delicious but also versatile, making them perfect for various occasions, from casual weeknight dinners to special gatherings. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's begin our culinary journey!
BALSAMIC ROASTED CARROTS
Tangy and sweet with a great roasted flavor.
Provided by ekc364
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Carrots
Time 40m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil.
- Combine olive oil, salt, pepper, and carrots in a bag; toss to coat. I use the carrot bag. Pour the carrots into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle the balsamic vinegar over the carrots; shake the pan to coat evenly. Return to over and bake until the liquid is absorbed, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 382.1 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
HONEY-BALSAMIC ROASTED CARROTS
Roasting enhances carrots' natural sweetness, and a bit of balsamic vinegar brings the right amount of zippy tartness to this easy, attractive dish. Bonus: It's a vegetarian-friendly side dish that everyone will love.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 18x13-inch rimmed pan with cooking spray.
- In small bowl, mix melted butter, honey, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, the salt and pepper until blended. Add carrots to pan. Top with butter mixture; toss to coat.
- Roast uncovered 15 minutes, then stir. Roast 13 to 18 minutes longer or until carrots are tender and browned. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar; stir carrots in pan. Immediately remove carrots from pan. Top with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g
BALSAMIC GLAZED CARROTS
Carrots are sauteed in olive oil, and then briefly tossed with balsamic vinegar and brown sugar in this deceptively simple side dish.
Provided by HARRY WETZEL
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Carrots Glazed Carrot Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute carrots in oil for about 10 minutes, or until tender. Stir in balsamic vinegar and brown sugar, mix to coat and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 80.8 mg, Sugar 8.9 g
BALSAMIC OVEN-ROASTED CARROTS
Roasting carrots in the oven brings out their sweetness, which is enhanced further with a tangy balsamic and maple glaze. Serve them straight-up for an easy weeknight side dish or garnish with chopped hazelnuts for holiday meals and dinner parties.
Provided by Marianne Williams
Categories Vegan Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Whisk vinegar, maple syrup and 1 tablespoon oil in a small bowl; set aside.
- Combine carrots, salt and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large bowl; toss to coat. Spread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Roast the carrots until starting to brown and almost tender but not completely cooked through, 16 to 18 minutes. Drizzle the balsamic mixture over the carrots, and, using a spatula, toss to coat completely. Continue roasting until the carrots are tender and glazed, about 5 minutes more. Sprinkle with toasted hazelnuts, if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 226 mg, Sugar 9.6 g
BALSAMIC GLAZED VEGETABLES
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place veggies in a pan with water and vinegar. Bring to a boil and cover. Reduce heat to medium and cook 10 minutes. Remove lid and raise heat back up. Allow the water to boil away and the vinegar to reduce and glaze the veggies, about 5 to 7 minutes. When the vegetables are glazed, to a sweet, rich brown color add butter to the pan. Turn veggies to coat lightly with butter. Season with salt, pepper and serve. Garnish with parsley.
- For an optional glaze for the vegetables, substitute 1/4 melted butter and 1/4 cup honey for 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar. Follow method as listed.
PROSCIUTTO AND CARROT BUNDLES
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 10m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, toss together the carrots, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Lay out the 4 slices of prosciutto. Top each with 1/4 of the carrot mixture. Place a basil leaf on top of each and roll the prosciutto up and around the basil and carrots. Secure the bundles with toothpicks and serve.
QUICK CARROTS WITH GARLIC & BASIL
A quick different way with carrots. You can use other herbs if you like in place of the basil. I have used both fresh garlic and crushed from a jar with little difference.
Provided by Jen T
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cook carrots in boiling water for for 2 -3 mins until tender but crisp or microwave if desired.
- Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of liquid.
- Combine the garlic and oil in a nonstick pan and cook over a moderate heat until fragrant (you can smell the garlic).
- Add the carrots and stirring, cook until well combined and hot, adding a little of the reserved cooking liquid if necessary.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the basil.
- Serve hot.
BALSAMIC BASIL CARROTS
We really enjoyed this for dinner and I couldn't find a recipe quite like it on recipezaar. This was lovely with ham and a salad. From a Weight Watcher's cookbook. Each serving is 1 point.
Provided by ladypit
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Peel the carrots and slice them. Put them in a pan with the cup of water. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until soft (but not mushy). Drain and return to the pan.
- While the carrots are cooking combine the other ingredients in a small bowl. Mix well to combine.
- When the carrots are drained add the vinegar mixture and return to the heat. Stir frequently for 2 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.1, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 86.9, Carbohydrate 13.9, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 8, Protein 1.1
CARROTS GLAZED WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR AND BUTTER
Categories Vegetable Side Vinegar Carrot Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add carrots and sauté 5 minutes. Cover and cook until carrots are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes. Stir in sugar and vinegar. Cook uncovered until carrots are tender and glazed, stirring frequently, about 12 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add chives and toss to blend. Transfer to bowl and serve.
BALSAMIC & BROWN SUGAR ROASTED CARROTS
Bring out the sweetness of carrots with this new side dish, great with casseroles or a roast
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Side dish
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Cook carrots in boiling water for 10-15 mins, until they are starting to soften, but still have some bite. Drain and pat dry.
- Spread the carrots out in a roasting tin, drizzle with the oil and vinegar, then sprinkle over the sugar. Season well with sea salt and black pepper, then roast for about 45 mins, turning occasionally, until the sugar has caramelised and the carrots are soft and tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 13.5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.58 milligram of sodium
BASIL CARROTS
A simple side dish from Better Homes and Gardens Calorie Counter's Cookbook. I haven't tried this one yet but plan to soon.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Slice carrots.
- Simmer, covered, in salted water until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes; drain.
- Combine remaining ingredients; toss with carrots.
Tips for Making the Best Balsamic Basil Carrots:
- Choose the right carrots: Look for carrots that are firm and smooth, with no blemishes or cracks. Thinner carrots will cook more evenly and quickly than thicker ones.
- Peel and cut the carrots evenly: This will help them cook evenly. If you are using baby carrots, you can leave them whole.
- Use a good quality balsamic vinegar: The vinegar is one of the key ingredients in this dish, so it's important to use one that has a rich, complex flavor. Look for a balsamic vinegar that is aged for at least 12 years.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When you are roasting the carrots, make sure to spread them out in a single layer in the pan. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from steaming.
- Roast the carrots until they are tender: The carrots should be tender when you pierce them with a fork, but they should still have a little bit of a bite to them. Overcooked carrots will be mushy.
- Add the balsamic vinegar and basil at the end: This will help to preserve the flavor of the vinegar and basil. If you add them too early, they will cook away and lose their flavor.
Conclusion:
Balsamic basil carrots are a simple but delicious side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be roasted in the oven or cooked on the stovetop. The carrots are tender and flavorful, and the balsamic vinegar and basil add a touch of sweetness and acidity. These carrots are a great way to add some color and flavor to your next meal.
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