Best 8 Forevermamas Sautéed Carrots With Red Onions Recipes

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**ForeverMama's Sautéed Carrots with Red Onions: A Symphony of Sweetness and Savory Delight**

Embark on a culinary journey with ForeverMama's sautéed carrots with red onions, a dish that masterfully blends natural sweetness with a hint of savory goodness. Crisp carrots and vibrant red onions come together in a delightful dance of flavors, enhanced by a touch of fresh thyme and the subtle tang of balsamic vinegar. This recipe promises a symphony of textures and tastes, making it a perfect side dish for any occasion. Additionally, discover variations such as glazed carrots with honey and Dijon mustard, a tantalizing combination of sweet and tangy notes, or the classic carrot and pea medley, where the sweetness of carrots harmonizes with the subtle earthiness of peas. Let ForeverMama guide you through these culinary adventures, transforming ordinary ingredients into extraordinary taste experiences.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SAUTEED CARROTS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds carrots
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Peel the carrots and cut them diagonally in 1/4-inch slices. You should have about 6 cups of carrots. Place the carrots, 1/3 cup water, the salt, and pepper in a large (10- to 12-inch) saute pan and bring to a boil. Cover the pan and cook over medium-low heat for 7 to 8 minutes, until the carrots are just cooked through. Add the butter and saute for another minute, until the water evaporates and the carrots are coated with butter. Off the heat, toss with the dill or parsley. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve.

FOREVERMAMA'S SAUTéED CARROTS WITH RED ONIONS



Forevermama's Sautéed Carrots With Red Onions image

I've been making these carrots since I was a very young girl. They are delectable served as a side dish with any meal. It's my husband's favorite vegetable, and he's not a big fan of vegies. It is always on my Holiday table. It pares great with roasted turkey and a beef roast!

Provided by ForeverMama

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter (1/4 stick)
2 lbs carrots, diagonally cut into 1/4 thick slices
2 red onions, thinly sliced into medium size strips
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
salt
black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter over low heat in a medium saucepan. Add carrots, onions, brown sugar, salt and pepper to taste. Cover pan tightly and cook over low heat for 15 - 25 minutes. Add basil, cover pan tightly again and continue cooking until onions and carrots are fork tender.
  • Note that the carrots will secrete its own moisture, therefore adding liquid is not necessary. But if you're pan is not tightly sealed and the moisture escapes, add 1 tablespoon of water to replace the moisture lost. Enjoy!

ROASTED CARROTS AND RED ONIONS WITH FENNEL AND MINT



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Toasting the seeds and nuts in oil forms the base of a complex vinaigrette for simple roasted vegetables.

Provided by Chris Morocco

Categories     Bon Appétit     Carrot     Onion     Fennel     Side     Mint     Vegan     Vegetarian     Vegetable     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds small carrots (about 2 bunches), peeled, cut into 3" pieces
2 large red onions, each cut through root end into 8 wedges
1 fennel bulb, cut into 1/2" wedges
4 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons raw sunflower seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seeds, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon Hungarian hot paprika
2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons torn mint leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Place carrots on a rimmed baking sheet and onions and fennel on another rimmed baking sheet. (Make sure to give them plenty of room, which is key to roasted veggies with nicely browned edges.) Drizzle vegetables with 2 Tbsp. oil, dividing evenly; season with salt and pepper. Roast, tossing occasionally, until golden brown and tender, 20-25 minutes for carrots and 35-45 minutes for onions and fennel. Let cool.
  • Meanwhile, cook sunflower seeds, coriander seeds, Aleppo pepper, paprika, and remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until oil is gently bubbling around seeds and spices are fragrant (be careful not to burn), about 2 minutes. Let cool. Stir in vinegar and lemon juice; season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
  • Combine roasted carrots, fennel, and onions onto the same baking sheet, drizzle vinaigrette over, and toss to coat well; transfer to a platter.
  • Just before serving, re-toss vegetables to pull up any dressing that may have settled at the bottom of the platter and scatter mint over top.
  • Do Ahead
  • Dish (without mint) can be made 3 hours ahead. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature.

CARAMELISED CARROTS & ONIONS



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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

500g carrot , peeled and cut into long chunks
50g butter
1 tbsp olive oil
8 red onions , peeled and quartered with root intact
3 sprigs thyme
1 tbsp soft brown sugar
3 tbsp red wine
1 tbsp good-quality balsamic vinegar

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

OVEN-ROASTED CARROTS AND ONIONS



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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

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
½ teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
½ (16 ounce) package baby carrots
½ red onion, cut into wedges
4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed

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

BUTTERY CARROTS 'N' ONIONS



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My mother served this attractive side dish for all her special dinners, so I've been eating carrots this way since I was a child. Even my dinner guests who aren't too fond of carrots ask for this recipe. The added sweetness from the honey is a pleasant surprise. -Joanie Elbourn, Gardner, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1-1/4 cups water, divided
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
3 medium onions, sliced and separated into rings
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon sugar
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine carrots, 1/2 cup water and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender. Drain, reserving cooking liquid. Set carrots aside and keep warm., In a large skillet, saute onions in butter for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Add flour; stir until blended. Stir in the salt, honey, sugar, pepper and reserved cooking liquid and remaining water; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in carrots; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 361mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ROASTED CARROTS AND RED ONION WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR



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I made this last year for the holidays, and it was terrific! I added the garlic (of course!) I use a combo of the butter and the olive oil, but Zaar would not let me say this in the recipe. (Or maybe I don't know how to word it right.) Can easily be doubled or even tripled. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Scoutie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 head garlic (optional)
2 lbs carrots, peeled and cut into 1 1/4-inch pieces
1 medium red onion, peeled and cut into one-inch wedges through the root end
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted or 2 tablespoons olive oil
table salt & fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. If using the garlic, put whole, unpeeled head in a small saucepan with water to cover. Bring water to boil, then simmer to soften cloves and loosen skins, about 10 minutes. Drain and refresh garlic head under cold water. Separate cloves and peel.
  • Put vegetables (excluding garlic) into a roasting pan large enough to hold them without crowding. Toss vegetables with butter and/or oil, balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with salt. Roast, stirring or shaking vegetables every 15 minutes for 30 minutes. Add garlic (if using) Raise heat to 425 degrees and continue roasting until tender and evenly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with pepper; taste and adjust seasonings. Serve hot or at room temperature.

ROASTED CARROTS WITH FETA AND PARSLEY



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Rich, earthy carrots get a hint of tang from crumbled feta, and a sweet touch from fresh parsley.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 pounds medium carrots, cut 1/2 inch thick on the bias
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Toss carrots with oil on a rimmedbaking sheet, and season with salt and pepper. Roast untilcarrots are caramelized and tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Transfer carrots to a bowl, and toss with feta and parsley.

Tips:

  • Choose the right carrots: Look for carrots that are firm and have a deep orange color. Avoid carrots that are limp or have blemishes.
  • Prepare the carrots properly: Peel and cut the carrots into uniform pieces. This will ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Use a large skillet: This will give the carrots and onions plenty of room to cook without overcrowding.
  • Heat the oil over medium-high heat: This will help to caramelize the onions and prevent them from sticking to the pan.
  • Add the carrots and onions to the skillet: Stir to coat them in the oil.
  • Cook the carrots and onions until they are tender: This will take about 10-12 minutes. Stir them occasionally to prevent them from burning.
  • Season the carrots and onions with salt and pepper: Taste them and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Serve the carrots and onions immediately: They can be served as a side dish or as a main course.

Conclusion:

This recipe for Sautéed Carrots with Red Onions is a simple but delicious dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The carrots are tender and slightly sweet, while the onions add a bit of sharpness and depth of flavor. This dish is also very versatile and can be served as a side dish, a main course, or even as a snack. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!

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