Best 4 Simple Carrots Recipes
**Carrots: A Culinary Delight Explored in Three Versatile Recipes**
Carrots, with their vibrant orange hue and sweet, earthy flavor, are a culinary delight that has graced kitchens and dinner tables for centuries. This versatile root vegetable takes center stage in three distinct recipes featured in this article. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the diverse culinary expressions of carrots, from a classic roasted preparation to a refreshing carrot salad and a luscious carrot soup. Each recipe is carefully crafted to showcase the unique characteristics of carrots, offering a range of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're seeking a comforting side dish, a light and refreshing salad, or a velvety smooth soup, these carrot recipes are sure to delight. Get ready to elevate your culinary skills and discover the endless possibilities that carrots have to offer.
SIMPLE HONEY GLAZED CARROTS
Make and share this Simple Honey Glazed Carrots recipe from Food.com.
Provided by AshleyP
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 2 pounds carrots, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Rinse carrots under cold water and put in a medium saucepan. Cover with water and add salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and continue cooking for about 15 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a saute pan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add honey and brown sugar and cook, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Add the lemon juice and gently stir in carrots, coating well. Continue heating, gently stirring, until carrots are hot and glazed. Serve immediately garnished with freshly ground pepper or chopped parsley, if desired.
SIMPLE ROASTED CARROTS & ONIONS
Ridiculously easy -- and they don't last in my house; even the picky eater wolfs down the carrots! Based on a recipe from Nov. '06 Sunset.
Provided by chakrates
Categories Onions
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425.
- Peel carrots and onions. Cut onions in quarters, leaving root ends in tact, so that they hold the quarters together. Cut carrots into 2 - 3" pieces, and if the carrots are really fat, cut them lengthwise into halvves or quarters. (You can adjust the quanitities of everything -- it's just that the program here wants specifics.).
- Put them onto a cookie sheet or jelly roll pan and drizzle with olive oil and salt and mix them with your hands so that they are lightly coated. The pan does really matter here -- if you use something with sides, they steam rather than roast.
- Roast for 15 minutes, turn and roast for 15 - 30 minutes more. At this point, they should be cooked, but they can go longer if they're not done. they should be crisp/tender (if they go longer, they get soft, which I'm starting to like, too) and have browned spots on them.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.8, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 159.5, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 13.9, Protein 2.9
SIMPLE CARROTS
This recipe has been adapted from a Gordon Ramsey recipe featured on his F-Word television show. The carrots are simple, but have a lovely sweetness and hint of garlic. I sometimes, cook some frozen peas according to package directions and mix them in with the carrots just before serving.
Provided by -Sylvie-
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Add the carrots to a pan of cold water.
- Add all other ingredients.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
- I like my carrots to still have a little bite, if you like them softer you might have to increase the cooking time a little.
- Remove the garlic cloves and serve.
SIMPLE ROASTED CARROTS
This recipe is from some magazine. Makes delicious roasted carrots. Very simple! See the maple glazed version I posted as well!
Provided by IHeartDogs
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Heat oven to 475 degrees.
- In shallow baking dish, toss carrots with oil and salt.
- Roast 12 minutes, then shake pan to toss.
- Roast another 8 minutes, shaking pan once or twice, until brown and tender.
- Serve hot.
Tips:
- Select the right carrots: Choose carrots that are firm, smooth, and have a deep orange color. Avoid carrots that are limp, have blemishes, or are split.
- Wash the carrots thoroughly: Scrub the carrots under cold running water to remove any dirt or debris.
- Peel the carrots, if desired: Peeling the carrots is optional, but it will give them a smoother texture. To peel the carrots, use a vegetable peeler or a sharp knife.
- Cut the carrots into desired shapes: You can cut the carrots into slices, sticks, cubes, or any other desired shape. The size and shape of the carrots will depend on how you plan to cook them.
- Cook the carrots until tender: The cooking time for carrots will vary depending on the method you are using. For example, boiling carrots will take about 10-15 minutes, while roasting carrots will take about 20-30 minutes.
- Season the carrots to taste: Once the carrots are cooked, season them to taste with salt, pepper, butter, herbs, or other desired seasonings.
Conclusion:
Carrots are a versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you boil them, roast them, sauté them, or eat them raw, carrots are a delicious and nutritious addition to any meal. The tips provided in this article will help you prepare carrots perfectly every time. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give carrots a try!
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