Discover a delightful culinary journey with marinated carrots, an antipasto platter staple that offers a vibrant symphony of flavors. These delectable carrots, bathed in a harmonious blend of tangy vinegar, aromatic herbs, and zesty spices, transform into a colorful and flavorful treat. Savor the classic marinated carrots, a timeless recipe that captures the essence of this dish. Indulge in the sweet and tangy symphony of honey mustard marinated carrots, where the sweetness of honey pairs perfectly with the tang of mustard. For a spicy twist, try the chili lime marinated carrots, where the heat of chili peppers dances with the refreshing tang of lime. Explore the unique flavors of Moroccan carrot salad, a delightful blend of sweet, savory, and aromatic spices. And for a refreshing take, immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of pickled carrots, a delightful symphony of tangy vinegar and aromatic spices. Each recipe promises a culinary adventure, tantalizing your taste buds and leaving you craving more.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
MARINATED ROASTED VEGETABLE ANTIPASTO
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees F. Arrange vegetables on a baking sheet and brush both sides with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Place in oven and roast for 7 to 8 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. When vegetables are cool enough to handle begin layering on a large dish. Place eggplant in the bottom of the dish, drizzle with some olive oil, and add some of the garlic. Add some of the fresh herbs, and then some olives. Sprinkle a little vinegar on top and season with salt and pepper to taste. Continue to layer vegetables, along with seasonings, adding the peppers next, and then fennel, and finally the zucchini. Cover dish with plastic wrap and let chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
MARINATED CARROTS
This recipe has been handed down through the generations. It is delicious hot or cold and will make a carrot lover out of anyone. I use either pre-cut carrot coins or baby carrots from the supermarket. Yummy!
Provided by QUIRKYIQ
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled
Time 30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the carrots in a saucepan with enough lightly salted water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until almost done, about 5 minutes depending on how thick you slice them. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl. Add the bell pepper and onion to the bowl with the carrots.
- While the carrots are cooking, combine the vinegar, oil, tomato soup and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and cook for 1 minute. Pour the hot dressing over the vegetables. Serve immediately, or store in the refrigerator in a covered container and serve within 1 week.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 145.2 mg, Sugar 13.7 g
MARINATED CARROTS
-Shannon Emmanuel, Charlotte, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place 1 in. of water in a small saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. , In a small bowl, combine the carrots, onion and green pepper. In another bowl, combine the tomato sauce, sugar, vinegar, oil, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Pour over carrot mixture and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 679mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
ANTIPASTO
This recipe makes a huge amount. I can it and give it away as Christmas gifts. We usually make this as a group project to cut down on prep time and cost. The ingredient amounts may be altered proportionally as needed.
Provided by Karen
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Antipasto Recipes
Time 9h30m
Yield 56
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl with enough lightly salted water to cover, place the cauliflower, pearl onions, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, celery and cucumbers. Soak 8 to 12 hours, or overnight.
- In a small bowl with enough lightly salted water to cover, place the carrots. Soak 8 to 12 hours, or overnight.
- In a large saucepan, place the vegetable oil, vinegar, tomato paste and pickling spice. Bring the mixture to a boil. Drain and rinse the carrots, and place them in the mixture. Boil 10 minutes.
- Drain and rinse the vegetables in the cauliflower mixture. Place them into the saucepan. Cook 10 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender but crisp.
- Stir black olives, green olives, mushrooms and tuna into the mixture. Remove the mixture from heat. Discard the wrapped pickling spice. While still hot, transfer to sterile containers and refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 167.1 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
MARINATED ROASTED VEGETABLE ANTIPASTO
An easy balsamic marinade does magical things when used to roast portobello mushrooms, peppers, and eggplant.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. In ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan, arrange onion wedges. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the oil over onion. Bake 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cut eggplant half crosswise into 3/8-inch-thick slices. Cut top and bottom from red and yellow bell peppers; reserve for another use. Remove seeds and membranes from bell peppers. Cut into 2x1-inch strips.
- Remove onion from oven. Arrange eggplant, bell peppers and mushrooms in pan; drizzle with remaining 3 tablespoons oil.
- Return to oven; bake 10 minutes. Turn vegetables; bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- In medium bowl, mix all marinade ingredients. Add roasted vegetables; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
- To serve, drain vegetables, discarding marinade; arrange on serving platter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 25 mg, Sugar 1 g
EASY MARINATED CARROTS
This is a great vinaigrette recipe for carrots.
Provided by revjoecool
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Carrots
Time 8h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook carrots in boiling water until soft but firm to the bite, about 10 minutes; drain. Transfer carrots to a container with a lid; add onion and bell pepper.
- Stir tomato soup, sugar, vinegar, oil, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and black pepper together in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until sugar is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes. Pour soup mixture over vegetables.
- Cover the container and refrigerate vegetables, 8 hours to overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.5 g, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 370.8 mg, Sugar 34.6 g
MIXED ANTIPASTO
Steps:
- Make the marinade:
- In a small bowl whisk together the garlic, the vinegars, the rosemary, the basil, the orégano, the red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the marinade until it is emulsified.
- In a large saucepan of boiling water blanch the carrots and the fennel for 3 to 4 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender, drain them, and plunge them into a bowl of ice and cold water. Let the vegetables cool and drain them well. In a large bowl toss together the carrots, the fennel, the roasted peppers, the peperoncini, the olives, the sun-dried tomatoes, the bocconcini, the pepperoni, the artichoke hearts, the marinade, the minced parsley until the antipasto is combined well and chill the antipasto, covered, for at least 4 hours or overnight. Transfer the antipasto to a platter, garnish it with the parsley sprigs, and serve it at room temperature.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender carrots for the best flavor and texture.
- Use a variety of colors of carrots for a visually appealing dish.
- Slice the carrots thinly so that they marinate quickly and evenly.
- Use a flavorful marinade, such as the one in the recipe, to infuse the carrots with delicious flavor.
- Marinate the carrots for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than overnight, to allow the flavors to develop.
- Serve the carrots chilled or at room temperature as an appetizer, side dish, or snack.
- Garnish the carrots with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of sesame seeds for extra flavor and color.
Conclusion:
Marinated carrots are a delicious, healthy, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many ways. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or a quick and easy snack. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a flavorful and colorful dish that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious appetizer or side dish, give marinated carrots a try!
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