Embark on a culinary journey with our roasted carrots, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These vibrant orange roots, caramelized to perfection, are the stars of this dish, offering a naturally sweet and earthy flavor profile. Accompanying them is a luscious cilantro yogurt sauce, a vibrant green delight that adds a cooling and tangy contrast to the roasted carrots. The yogurt's creaminess is perfectly balanced by the zesty cilantro, resulting in a sauce that is both refreshing and flavorful. To add a touch of texture and nutty crunch, roasted peanuts are sprinkled atop the carrots, providing a delightful contrast to their soft and tender texture. This combination of roasted carrots, cilantro yogurt sauce, and peanuts creates a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.
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CUMIN-ROASTED CARROTS WITH GREEK YOGURT
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the carrots on a baking sheet and drizzle with the oil. Sprinkle with the cumin and salt and toss well. Spread out in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast until tender, about 40 minutes, shaking pan halfway through the cooking time.
- 2. Place the carrots on a platter, sprinkle with the parsley and top with the yogurt.
HONEY-GLAZED CARROTS WITH CILANTRO
These cilantro-laced sweet carrots are good with roast chicken or pork, or braised beef.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large skillet, combine carrots and olive oil; add just enough water to cover carrots (about 2 cups). Cook over medium-high until water is evaporated and carrots are tender, 15 minutes. Cook, tossing often, until carrots are light golden, 2 minutes. Add honey and wine, broth, or water; cook, stirring and scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon, until carrots are glazed, 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g
CARROTS WITH PEANUTS AND CORIANDER
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a steamer set over boiling water steam the carrots, covered, for 8 minutes, or until they are just tender. In a skillet melt the butter over moderate heat and stir in the lemon juice, the honey, the peanuts, and salt and pepper to taste. Add the carrots and cook the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute, or until the carrots are coated well. Sprinkle the carrot mixture with the coriander.
Tips:
- Choose small, tender carrots for roasting, as they will cook more evenly and have a sweeter flavor.
- Toss the carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper before roasting to help them caramelize and brown.
- Roast the carrots at a high temperature (425 degrees Fahrenheit) to get a nice roasted flavor and crispy edges.
- Make sure to stir the carrots halfway through roasting to ensure that they cook evenly.
- Serve the carrots immediately with the cilantro yogurt sauce and peanuts for a delicious and healthy side dish.
Conclusion:
Roasted carrots with cilantro yogurt and peanuts is a simple but flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The carrots are roasted until tender and slightly caramelized, and the cilantro yogurt sauce adds a creamy and tangy flavor. The peanuts add a crunchy texture and a nutty flavor that complements the carrots and yogurt sauce perfectly. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.
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