SMOKEY CANDIED CARROTS WITH WALNUT GREMOLATA

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Smokey Candied Carrots with Walnut Gremolata image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 pounds baby carrots, cleaned, washed and trimmed
1/3 cup smoked sugar or smoked maple syrup
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
1 cup Italian parsley leaves, chopped
2 teaspoons thyme leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the carrots: Place the carrots in a 10-inch saute pan. Add 1 1/2 cups water, the sugar or maple syrup and salt. Place the pan over high heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally with a rubber spatula to dissolve the sugar. Reduce the heat to medium-high and continue to simmer vigorously, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has thickened to a syrup and the carrots are fork tender, about 12 minutes. Stir in the butter. Remove from the heat and cool for 5 minutes before serving.
  • For the gremolata: Meanwhile, mix together the walnuts, parsley, thyme, lemon zest and salt in a medium bowl.
  • To serve, gently toss the carrots to coat them in the thickened syrup. Spoon them onto a platter and sprinkle with half of the gremolata. Serve the remaining gremolata on the side.

Sammy Hillary
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These carrots were a great side dish for my dinner. They were easy to make and they tasted great. I will definitely be making them again.


Dil Rub
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I'm not a big fan of carrots, but I really enjoyed these. The smokiness and the sweetness of the carrots were a great combination.


Aliyan Jan
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These carrots were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I will definitely be making them again.


Jilan Hendrex
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I found this recipe to be a bit too sweet. I would recommend using less brown sugar next time.


Ben Kelly (Spares0mechange)
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The carrots were a little too smoky for my taste, but the walnut gremolata was delicious. I would recommend using less paprika next time.


Cityboy 27
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I made these carrots for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


kisakye tracy
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These carrots were amazing! I loved the smoky flavor and the walnuts added a great crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


Merciful Servant Of Islam
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I wasn't sure how I would feel about the combination of carrots and walnuts, but I was pleasantly surprised! The carrots were tender and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Riya Riyan
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These carrots were so delicious! The smokiness from the paprika and cumin was perfect, and the walnuts added a great nutty flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


Abdu Nasir
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I made these carrots last night and they were a hit! My family loved the smoky and sweet flavor of the carrots, and the walnut gremolata added a nice crunch and brightness. I will definitely be making this recipe again.