Best 9 Coconut Carrots Recipes

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**Embark on a Culinary Journey to Savor the Sweetness of Coconut Carrots: A Symphony of Flavors Awaiting Your Taste Buds**

In the realm of culinary delights, coconut carrots stand as a testament to the harmonious marriage of flavors and textures. Picture tender-crisp carrot batons lovingly embraced by a luscious coconut sauce, each bite a symphony of sweet, savory, and aromatic notes. This delightful dish, often gracing the tables of special occasions, brings a touch of elegance to any gathering.

This comprehensive guide presents a diverse selection of coconut carrot recipes, catering to a range of preferences and skill levels. From classic renditions to unique interpretations, these recipes promise to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

For those seeking a traditional approach, the Classic Coconut Carrots recipe offers a straightforward yet delectable experience. With a blend of simple pantry staples, you'll craft a flavorful coconut sauce that perfectly complements the natural sweetness of carrots.

If you're in search of a vibrant twist, the Thai Coconut Carrots recipe infuses authentic Thai flavors into this classic dish. A harmonious balance of sweet, sour, and savory elements, this recipe promises an explosion of flavors that will transport your taste buds to the bustling streets of Bangkok.

For those with a sweet tooth, the Coconut Carrot Casserole is an absolute must-try. This decadent casserole combines the comforting flavors of coconut and carrots with a crispy pecan topping, resulting in a dessert that is both indulgent and comforting.

For those seeking a vegan-friendly option, the Vegan Coconut Carrots recipe delivers a delightful plant-based rendition of this classic dish. With a creamy coconut sauce made from coconut milk and flavorful seasonings, this recipe proves that vegan cuisine can be equally satisfying and delicious.

And for those who love the convenience of a slow cooker, the Slow Cooker Coconut Carrots recipe offers a hands-off approach to culinary bliss. Simply toss all the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it work its magic, resulting in tender-crisp carrots enveloped in a luscious coconut sauce.

So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey that promises to leave you enchanted by the harmonious flavors of coconut carrots. Let these recipes guide you in creating a dish that will surely become a beloved favorite in your kitchen.

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COCONUT CURRY WITH CAULIFLOWER, CARROTS, & CHICKPEAS



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Make and share this Coconut Curry With Cauliflower, Carrots, & Chickpeas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by sofie-a-toast

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 22m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons coconut (or your preferred cooking oil) or 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil (or your preferred cooking oil)
4 -5 large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced diagonally
1 medium onion, diced
1 large head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into 1-inch florets
1 tablespoon plus 2 tsp. your favorite curry powder or 1 tablespoon curry paste
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste, if your curry powder needs some kick)
1 1/2 cups vegetables or 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained (garbanzo beans)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can coconut milk
zest and juice from one lime
2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet heat the oil to medium-high heat. Add sliced carrots, onions, and cauliflower pieces; saute, stirring frequently, until the onions become translucent.
  • Stir in curry powder and crushed red pepper flakes (if using), and cook for 1 minute. Add broth, chickpeas, and salt; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Add coconut milk and lime zest/juice. Let it simmer, uncovered for a couple of minutes. Stir in mint.
  • Serve on hot rice with yogurt on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.6, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 14.1, Sodium 510.3, Carbohydrate 70.3, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 44.2, Protein 8.1

GRILLED CARROTS WITH HERBY COCONUT YOGURT AND SPICY BEET VINAIGRETTE



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It's a shame you don't often spot people grilling carrots, because they also grill beautifully, developing a char that balances out their sweetness.

Provided by Gregory Gourdet

Categories     HarperCollins     Vegetarian     Spring     Summer     Dairy     Tree Nut Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Gluten-Free and Fresh     Carrot     Beet     Vinegar     Salad     Side     Grill/Barbecue     Dinner

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

For the Beet Vinaigrette:
1 large beet (about 4 inches in diameter, any color), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 fresh Thai chiles, thinly sliced
¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
For the Herby Coconut Yogurt:
Handful mixed herbs, such as basil, mint, dill, and cilantro
1 cup plain coconut yogurt
1 scallion, trimmed and thinly sliced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 juicy lime
For the carrots:
2 pounds trimmed medium carrots, halved lengthwise if thicker than 1 inch
1 tablespoon avocado oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Make the Beet Vinaigrette:
  • Put the beet in a small mixing bowl, season with the salt, stir, and set aside for 10 minutes to soften and season the beet. Combine the vinegar, garlic, and chile in a small saucepan, bring all to a boil over high heat, then lower heat to gently simmer for 1 minute, just to cook off the garlic's raw flavor. Pour the hot mixture over the beets, stir, and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour. Stir in the olive oil.
  • Make the Herby Coconut Yogurt:
  • Roughly chop the herbs. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, most of the herbs, the scallion, and the salt. Use a Microplane to grate the lime zest into the bowl, then halve the lime and squeeze in the juice. Stir well.
  • Grill the carrots and make the dish:
  • Fire up a grill to cook with medium-high heat. On a plate, rub the carrots with the avocado oil to just barely coat them (excess oil will lead to flare-ups and unpleasant flavor). Season the carrots with the salt, toss, and grill, turning them occasionally and moving them to a cooler part of the grill if they get dark before they're tender, until lightly charred and fully tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Let them cool for a couple of minutes.
  • Spread the yogurt on a platter and top with the carrots. Spoon on the pickle-y beets first, then drizzle on about 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette. Sprinkle with the remaining herbs and serve.

COCONUT CARROTS



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People who don't usually like carrots, LOVE this recipe. It looks too simple to be so tasty, but try it. However cream of coconut, must not be mistaken for coconut milk.

Provided by TANYA HIGGS

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 pounds carrots, chopped
1 (10 ounce) can cream of coconut

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine carrots and cream of coconut. Simmer until carrots are tender, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Fat 0.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 67.1 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

ROASTED COCONUT CARROTS



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Carrots don't have to be boring or lackluster. Roasting, which captures the carrots' natural sweetness, is emphasized here with the aromatic sweetness of coconut oil. Cilantro, mint, jalapeño and lime ensure there nothing one-dimensional about this dish at all. Chop the herbs just before serving for the freshest flavor.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, roasts, vegetables, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 pounds medium carrots
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
1 jalapeño, finely chopped (seeds removed if desired)
2 tablespoons chopped mint
1 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems
1 lime, halved, plus lime wedges for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Peel carrots and cut into 2-inch batons. Season well with salt and pepper and drizzle with coconut oil. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast, uncovered, until carrots are lightly browned and tender when pierced, 20 to 25 minutes. (Carrots may be roasted in advance and reheated if desired.)
  • Transfer hot carrots to a serving dish. Add jalapeño and mint and toss to distribute. Sprinkle with cilantro and squeeze lime juice over everything. Garnish with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 89, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 291 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

STIR-FRIED CARROTS WITH COCONUT



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This simple dish, also known as carrot poriyal, complements most Indian meals. Leftovers can be added to salads. Urad dal are small lentils that have been skinned and split; they can be found at Indian markets or kalustyans.com. This recipe is courtesy of Madhur Jaffrey.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Time 20m

Yield Serves 3 to 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive or peanut oil
1/2 teaspoon urad dal
1/2 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
2 dried hot red chiles, broken in half
5 medium carrots (about 12 ounces), peeled and cut into 1/3-inch rounds (rounds halved, if large)
1 teaspoon peeled and finely grated fresh ginger (from a 1/2-inch piece)
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons finely grated fresh or thawed frozen coconut
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Place oil in a large frying pan, wok, or karhai over medium heat. When hot, add urad dal. As soon as it begins to change color, add mustard seeds and red chiles. When the mustard seeds pop and the chiles darken -- a matter of seconds -- add carrots, ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix well, then add 4 tablespoons water. Cover and cook over low heat until carrots are tender, 3 to 6 minutes. Add coconut and cilantro; mix well. Serve immediately.

PURéE DE CAROTTES - MASHED CARROTS WITH COCONUT MILK



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The full name of this recipe is "Purée de carottes parfumée à la coriandre et au lait de coco" (Coriander-flavored Mashed Carrots with Coconut Milk.) This can be used as a side dish, a one bowl snack or even baby food. This recipe is from latartinegourmande.com

Provided by ThatSouthernBelle

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb carrot, peeled and diced
2 ounces carrots, peeled and diced
2 yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
1 bunch fresh coriander
1/3 cup unsweetened coconut milk
2 tablespoons olive oil
sea salt, Fleur de sel
crushed red peppercorns

Steps:

  • Place the vegetables and a few coriander leaves in a pot. Cover with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Cover and cook until tender, about 20 minutes (or less depending on the size of the vegetable pieces).
  • Drain and transfer to a food mill. Puree the vegetables.
  • Heat the coconut milk and add to the mashed carrots with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  • Serve warm with a dash of fleur de sel, freshly chopped coriander and cracked red peppercorn.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.1, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 3, Sodium 62.6, Carbohydrate 17.7, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 4.3, Protein 1.9

COCONUT-GINGER CARROTS



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From Mollie Katzen's "The Vegetable Dishes I Can't Live Without." My husband gave me this book for Christmas, and this was the recipe that immediately caught my eye. Finally got the chance to make it, and it was as good as it sounds! I'm giving the recipe exactly as it appeared in the book, but noting my changes/experience in parentheses.

Provided by KLHquilts

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
1 1/2 cups onions, minced
1 tablespoon gingerroot, minced (use a tablespoon!)
2 teaspoons garlic (minced or crushed)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 lbs carrots, cut into 1/4-inch rounds
2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh, or use fresh lime juice)
1/2 cup crystallized ginger, minced (Katzen says it's optional but USE IT!!! It makes a huge difference)
1/2 cup coconut, shredded and unsweetened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375. Spray a baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Place a large skillet over medium heat. After a minute or so, add a tablespoon of olive oil and swirl to coat the pan.
  • Add the onion and ginger and saute for five minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and 1/4 teaspoons salt, and saute for another five minutes.
  • Add the carrots and remaining 1/4 teaspoons salt, and stir until the carrots are coated with the onion mixture. Turn the heat down to medium-low and, cover the pan, and cook without stirring for another five minutes. (Katzen says five; I'd say ten, at least, unless you like really crunchy carrots.).
  • Add the lemon or lime juice and the crystallized ginger. Cover and cook without stirring for another five minutes.
  • Transfer carrot mixture to the prepared baking dish, cover tightly with foil, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the carrots are fork tender. (I cooked for 20 and ended up with very crunchy carrots -- I think next time I'll go for 30 minutes.).
  • Remove the dish from the oven, uncover, and sprinkle with the coconut. Return to the oven and cook, uncovered for another ten to fifteen minutes.

CARROTS-RAISINS-COCONUT BREAD



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This is a recipe from Belize I did a few years ago. It's full of flavors. Read the note above. Note : The flavour and texture will be better if well packed in saran wrap and put in the fridge for a few days.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 bread

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups carrots, finely grated
1 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups unsweetened coconut, grated
1 cup sultana raisin

Steps:

  • Preheat oven at 350°F
  • In a big bowl, beat eggs until foaming. Add oil and vanilla. Add carrots, coconut and raisins, mix well.
  • In another bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, cinnamon and sugar. Sift in the first mixture. Mix well (can use your hands).
  • Pour in a greased and floured loaf pan. Cook about 1 hour.
  • Remove from the pan and let cool on a rack. Note : The flavour and texture will be better if well packed in saran wrap and put in the fridge for a few days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 6408.3, Fat 420.3, SaturatedFat 278.9, Cholesterol 634.5, Sodium 2440.4, Carbohydrate 639.6, Fiber 93.5, Sugar 331.4, Protein 82.5

SLOW COOKER POTATOES AND CARROTS IN COCONUT CURRY



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This is a typical southern Indian dish where coconut cream (or coconut milk) is a common ingredient. This dish can be served hot, warm or at room temperature like a traditional potato salad. Recipe is from my Gourmet Vegetarian slow Cooker Cookbook.

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 5h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 lb red potatoes
1 c water
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 Tbsp cumin seeds
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 lb carrots, sliced into rounds
2 Tbsp curry powder
1 can(s) 14-oz. can coconut cream (or coconut milk)
salt to taste
4 serrano chilies, seeded, deveined and cut into julienne for garnish (or jalapenos if you want less heat)
1/4 c fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Wash the potatoes thoroughly, then place into the slow cooker insert and add the water. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until the potatoes are fairly tender (cooking time will depend upon the size and type of potato you use). Tiny red potatoes, for instance, will generally cook in less than 4 hours, so use a fork to determine doneness. If your potatoes are fairly large, you may wish to cut them into quarters.
  • 2. In a saute pan, heat the oil and saute the onion over medium-high heat until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin seeds, and fennel seeds and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes. Add the onion, carrots and curry powder to the potatoes and carefully stir in the coconut cream. Re-cover and continue cooking for 1 hour.
  • 3. Add salt to taste, then spoon the curry into a bowl or onto plates and garnish with the chile slices and cilantro.

Tips:

  • Choose tender carrots: Look for carrots that are small and smooth, with a bright orange color. Avoid carrots that are thick, woody, or have blemishes.
  • Steam or boil the carrots briefly: This will help to soften the carrots and make them more receptive to the flavors of the coconut milk and spices.
  • Use full-fat coconut milk: This will give the dish a richer, creamier flavor. You can also use coconut cream for an even more intense coconut flavor.
  • Add a variety of spices: Coriander, cumin, turmeric, and ginger are all classic Indian spices that pair well with coconut and carrots. You can also add a pinch of chili powder or garam masala for a bit of heat.
  • Simmer the carrots in the coconut milk mixture until they are tender: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the carrots with rice or naan bread: This will help to soak up the delicious coconut milk sauce.

Conclusion:

This coconut carrot recipe is a simple but flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The carrots are tender and flavorful, and the coconut milk sauce is creamy and delicious. Serve this dish with rice or naan bread for a complete meal that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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