**Caramelized Carrots and Onions: A Sweet and Savory Side Dish**
Caramelized carrots and onions are a classic side dish that is both delicious and easy to make. The sweetness of the carrots and onions is perfectly balanced by the savory flavor of the caramelization. This dish can be served with a variety of main courses, including roasted chicken, grilled pork chops, or fish. It is also a great addition to a vegetarian or vegan meal.
This article provides two recipes for caramelized carrots and onions. The first recipe is a classic version that uses butter and brown sugar to caramelize the vegetables. The second recipe is a healthier version that uses olive oil and maple syrup instead of butter and brown sugar. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under an hour.
Whether you are looking for a classic side dish or a healthier alternative, these caramelized carrots and onions recipes are sure to please.
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
CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND CARROTS - WW POINTS = 1
This recipe comes from my Weight Watchers Magazine, November/December 2008. This issue has several "make ahead recipes" for easy Holiday planning. "Make 1 month ahead." 1 point for a 1 1/3 cup serving.
Provided by senseicheryl
Categories Onions
Time 20m
Yield 6 1 1/3 cup servings, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, just until softened, about 2 minutes. Add 3/4 cup of the water and cook, stirring occasionally, until the water evaporates, 5-6 minutes.
- Add the carrots, sugar and thyme; reduce the heat and cook until the onions are golden, about 6 minutes. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of water, salt and pepper; cook until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
- If making ahead, let cool; freeze in an airtight container up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Cook in a skillet with 1/3 cup water until hot and the water evaporates.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.2, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 256.2, Carbohydrate 16.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 9, Protein 1.2
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!
INSTANT POT CARAMELIZED ONIONS
Caramelized onions typically require a great deal of attention and time, as the low and slow cooking provide a perfectly tender and golden brown result. But thanks to the Instant Pot®, this typically labor-intensive recipe because an achievable weeknight dish. These sweet and jammy onions are the perfect accompaniment to sandwiches, grain bowls and more.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 50m
Yield about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Set a 6-quart Instant Pot® to high saute (see Cook's Note). Add the butter and olive oil to the pot. Once the butter has melted completely, add the onions, thyme, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and several grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until the onions start to sizzle and the mixture is thoroughly combined, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on high for 4 minutes. After the pressure-cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for quick release and wait until the quick-release cycle is complete (this should take about 2 minutes). Being careful of any remaining steam, unlock and remove the lid, then stir in the balsamic vinegar. At this point, the onions should be tender and blonde in color.
- Set the pot back to high saute and cook, stirring frequently and scraping any brown bits from the bottom and sides of the pot, until almost all the liquid has evaporated and the onions are a deep golden brown and saucy, about 30 minutes. Be sure to stir the onions frequently and watch them closely; you want to scrape the brown bits from the pot before they turn too dark and burn. Remove the thyme stems; taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
CARAMELISED ONIONS
Master how to make sweet, sticky caramelised onions. Perfect for adding to pasta, quiches or topping burgers and sausages
Provided by Lulu Grimes
Categories Side dish
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large deep frying pan over a low heat.
- Add the onions with a generous pinch of salt and cook slowly for 30-40 mins. Stir occasionally to prevent them from sticking or burning until they become soft and golden. If the onions start to catch, add a splash of water to the pan and mix well.
- Add the sugar and vinegar to give them a sweet, slightly sharp chutney flavour. Keep cooking on a low heat for another 5 mins, stirring occasionally until the mix is sticky, the sugar has dissolved and the vinegar has reduced. The onions are now ready to serve, or use in a recipe.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium
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
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.
BROWN SUGAR-GLAZED CARROTS
Not only do they add a bright burst of color to any plate, but carrots are often the first vegetable that most little ones will consider eating. Their natural sweetness is given some amplification by making these caramelized carrots with a brown sugar, orange peel and butter glaze. Even big kids will be asking for seconds of these delicious glazed carrots.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat 1 inch water to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Add carrots and, if desired, 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer covered 12 to 15 minutes or until carrots are tender.
- While carrots are cooking, heat brown sugar, butter, orange zest and 1/2 teaspoon salt in 10- or 12-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved and mixture is bubbly. Be careful not to overcook or the mixture will taste scorched. Remove from heat.
- Drain carrots. Stir carrots into brown sugar mixture. Cook over low heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally and gently, until carrots are glazed and hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg
RADICCHIO SALAD WITH CARAMELIZED CARROTS AND ONIONS
It's all about the contrast in flavors, textures, and colors in this hearty winter side featuring naturally sweet pan-roasted carrots, refreshing oranges, and pleasantly bitter radicchio.
Provided by Anna Stockwell
Categories Christmas Christmas Eve Hanukkah Winter Radicchio Salad Almond Carrot Orange Juice Parsley Wheat/Gluten-Free Vegetarian Side Dinner
Yield 8-10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast almonds on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing halfway through, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes; set aside.
- Cook carrots, 2 Tbsp. oil, 1 Tbsp. thyme, 1 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. red pepper, and 1 cup water in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until water is evaporated, about 15 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until carrots are lightly browned and tender, about 5 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 Tbsp. oil in another large skillet over medium-high. Add onions, 1 tsp. salt, and remaining 1 Tbsp. thyme and 1/4 tsp. red pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are lightly browned and tender, 10-12 minutes.
- Whisk garlic, vinegar, orange juice, honey, and remaining 1/4 cup oil and 3/4 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Add carrot mixture, onion mixture, radicchio, orange slices, and parsley and toss to coat. Top with reserved almonds.
Tips:
- For the best caramelization, use a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. This will help to prevent the carrots and onions from burning.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. If you do, the vegetables will steam instead of caramelize.
- Stir the vegetables frequently to ensure even cooking.
- Be patient! Caramelization takes time, so don't rush the process.
- Season the vegetables with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add a splash of vinegar or lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
- Serve the caramelized carrots and onions as a side dish or as a topping for roasted meats or fish.
Conclusion:
Caramelized carrots and onions are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many ways. They are easy to make and can be adapted to suit your taste. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give caramelized carrots and onions a try!
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