Best 9 Dilly Carrots Recipes

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Dilly carrots are a classic side dish that is both delicious and easy to make. They are perfect for potlucks, picnics, or everyday meals. This article provides three different recipes for dilly carrots, so you can find the one that best suits your taste. The first recipe is a traditional dilly carrot recipe that uses fresh carrots, dill, and vinegar. The second recipe is a quick and easy dilly carrot recipe that uses canned carrots and a pre-made dill pickle mix. The third recipe is a spicy dilly carrot recipe that uses fresh carrots, dill, and a variety of spices. All three recipes are easy to follow and result in a delicious and refreshing side dish. So, whether you are looking for a classic dilly carrot recipe or something a little different, this article has you covered.

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PICKLED DILL CARROTS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 8

7 medium carrots (about 1 1/4 pounds), sliced 1/4 inch thick
4 sprigs dill
3/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
Kosher salt
1 teaspoon dill seeds
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
Coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the carrots and cook until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool. Pack the carrots and dill sprigs into a 1-quart jar.
  • Make the brine: Combine the vinegar, 3/4 cup water, the sugar, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, the dill seeds, caraway seeds and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Pour the hot brine into the jar and let cool completely. Cover and refrigerate overnight or up to 1 week.

PICKLED DILLY CARROTS RECIPE



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These pickles are quick to make and perform miracles on boring meals. I tend to munch them straight from the jar. More discerning eaters should try them added to tuna salad or with a salad Nicoise....

Provided by Marisa McClellan

Categories     Side Dish     Sides

Time P2D

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 pounds carrots, trimmed to fit your jars
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon pickling salt
1 teaspoon dill seed
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 cloves garlic

Steps:

  • Bring a small pot of water to a boil in which to blanch the carrots.
  • Prepare 1 pint and a half jar, or 2 12-ounce jelly jars. Place lid(s) in a small pot of water and bring to the barest bubble to soften sealing compound.
  • Peel carrots and trim to fit jars. Cut into thin sticks.
  • When the water comes to a boil, drop in the carrots and cook for either 90 seconds if you plan on canning your pickles, or 3 minutes if you're making them as refrigerator pickles.
  • When time is up, remove carrots from water and run under cold water to stop cooking.
  • Combine vinegar, water and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Place spices and garlic cloves into the bottom of the jar or jars.
  • Pack carrots sticks upright in jar(s).
  • Pour the boiling brine over the carrots, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
  • Tap jar(s) gentle to remove air bubbles.
  • Wipe the rims and apply the lids and rings.
  • If you're canning the pickles, process them for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.
  • When time is up, remove jar(s) from canner and let cool.
  • Sealed jars can be stored in a cool, dark place for up to one year. Refrigerator pickles should be placed in the fridge as soon as the jars are cool.
  • Let pickles rest in pickling liquid for at least 48 hours before eating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 24 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 454 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize makes enough for 1 pint and a half jar or 2 12-ounce jelly jars, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

MAPLE DILL CARROTS



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This recipe is number 1 on the request list when friends come for dinner. Melted butter, brown sugar, and dill complement the carrots while bringing out their natural flavor.

Provided by Laura Cotnoir

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups peeled and sliced carrots
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh dill
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Place carrots in a skillet and pour in just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium heat; simmer until water has evaporated and the carrots are tender. Stir in butter, brown sugar, dill, salt, and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 400.7 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

CARROTS WITH DILL



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Dorothy Pritchett of Wills Point, Texas shares a great way to present sweet, tender carrots. She glazes the colorful coins with margarine and adds dill just before serving for a simple, savory side dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound carrots, sliced 1/8 inch thick
2 tablespoons water
4 teaspoons reduced-fat margarine
1 to 2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or 1 to 2 teaspoons dill weed

Steps:

  • Place carrots, water and margarine in saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer for 8 minutes or until the carrots are crisp-tender. Uncover and simmer until liquid has evaporated. Stir in dill.

Nutrition Facts :

DILLY BUTTERED CARROTS AND ROTINI



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Fresh or dried dill gives this quick pasta side dish a sophisticated twist without a lot of fuss. Baby cut carrots add complementary flavors and nutrition.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup uncooked rainbow or plain rotini pasta (3 oz)
2 cups ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots, cut in half lengthwise and crosswise
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, cook pasta as directed on package, adding carrots during last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking time; cook until pasta is tender and carrots are crisp-tender. Drain; return to saucepan.
  • Add butter, dill, salt and pepper; toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

DILLED CARROTS



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Most people don't think of pairing dill and carrots. But my family agrees that dill adds a nice tang to this slightly sweet vegetable. An herb that is easy to grow, dill also looks lovely in the garden.-Verona Koehlmoos, Pilger, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 3-4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 to 3 cups sliced carrots
1/4 cup diced green pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, cook carrots in a small amount of water until crisp-tender; drain. Add remaining ingredients. Cook over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until hot.

Nutrition Facts :

DILLED CARROTS



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This is the dill carrots recipes you will enjoy.For best results, use small tender carrots. If using mature carrots, peel and cut.We love pickled garlic so we added lots.

Provided by Sageca

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 7 pint jars

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 lbs carrots
21 garlic cloves
6 cups vinegar
14 heads fresh dill
2 cups water
1/2 cup pickling salt
3 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • Peel carrots and cut into 3/4 inch thick sticks, 1 inch (2.5 cm) shorter than jar. To prepare pickling liquid,.
  • combine vinegar, water and salt in a nonreactive Dutch oven.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve salt. In each hot sterilized jar, place 3 clove garlic, 1 head dill, and 1/2 tsp (2 mL) pepper flakes.
  • Pack carrot sticks into jars and place a.
  • second head of dill on top.
  • Pour boiling pickling liquid over carrots, leaving 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) headspace. Remove air.
  • bubbles with a narrow rubber spatula or plastic knife.
  • Add additional pickling liquid, if required, to maintain headspace.
  • Wipe jar rims thoroughly with a clean damp cloth. Seal.

PICKLED DILL CARROTS



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Make and share this Pickled Dill Carrots recipe from Food.com.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 carrots, sliced 1/4-inch thick (1 1/4 lbs)
4 sprigs fresh dill
3/4 cup white wine vinegar
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup sugar
kosher salt
1 teaspoon dill seed
1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
fresh coarse ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and cook the carrots until tender-crisp, about 1 minute; drain and rinse under cold water to cool them down.
  • Pack the carrots and dill sprigs into a quart jar.
  • To make the brine: In a medium saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, dill seeds, caraway seeds and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil.
  • Pour the hot brine over the carrots and let cool to room temperature; cover and store refrigerated overnight or up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.1, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 301.7, Carbohydrate 109.2, Fiber 12.8, Sugar 86.7, Protein 4.5

DILLY CARROTS



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Make and share this Dilly Carrots recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 2 pints

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb carrot
1/2 small onion, halved
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon fresh dill weed
1 tablespoon dill seed
1 1/4 cups vinegar
1 1/4 cups water

Steps:

  • Cut carrots into lengthwise slices that will fit a pint size jar.
  • Pack into two pint sized jars. In each jar, also place a piece of onion, a garlic clove, 1 tablespoon of salt, 1/2 tablespoon of dill weed, 1/2 tablespoon dill seed, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • Bring vinegar and water to a boil.
  • Pour over carrots leaving a 1/2" headspace. Check for air bubbles. Process jars in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes.
  • Adjust time according to your altitude.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.4, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 7141.3, Carbohydrate 26.5, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 11.2, Protein 3

Tips:

Select the right carrots:

  • Look for fresh, crisp carrots with smooth, unblemished skin.
  • For the best flavor, use carrots that are about 1 inch in diameter.

Prepare the carrots:

  • Wash the carrots thoroughly and peel them if desired.
  • Cut the carrots into thin matchsticks or slices.

Make the dill sauce:

  • Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, dill, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a bowl and whisk until smooth.

Assemble the dish:

  • In a large bowl, combine the carrots and dill sauce.
  • Toss to coat evenly.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Serving suggestions:

  • Serve chilled as an appetizer or side dish.
  • Garnish with fresh dill sprigs and lemon wedges.
  • Serve with crackers, bread, or pita chips.

Conclusion:

Dilly carrots are a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. With their simple ingredients and easy preparation, they are a great choice for busy weeknights or potlucks. The combination of sweet carrots and tangy dill sauce is sure to please everyone at the table.

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