Almond Baby Carrots Recipes

ALMOND BABY CARROTS

Steps:

• In 1 1/2-quart microwave-safe casserole, combine carrots and 1/4 cup water; cover. Microwave on HIGH for 7 to 10 minutes or until tender, stirring once halfway through cooking. Drain.
• Meanwhile, cook almonds in medium saucepan over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently. Add cooked carrots, butter, amaretto and salt to saucepan; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until most of liquid is evaporated, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with parsley.

GLAZED CARROTS WITH ALMONDS

Steps:

• Cook 2 pounds carrots (cut on an angle into 1 1/2-inch pieces) in salted boiling water until crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes; drain. Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup sliced almonds, 3 sliced garlic cloves and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; cook, stirring, until toasted, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Add the carrots, 2 tablespoons each maple syrup and white wine vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to the skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until glazed, 4 to 5 minutes. Toss the almond mixture with 2 tablespoons each chopped chives and parsley; season with salt. Sprinkle over the carrots.

BABY CARROTS WITH ALMONDS

Steps:

• Place carrots and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 4-6 minutes or until tender; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

ROASTED CARROTS WITH ALMONDS AND OLIVES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the carrots, shallots, and orange peel in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and spread out in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast until the carrots and shallots are fork tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• 2. Smash the olives using the bottom of a heavy skillet and remove the pits.
• 3. Transfer the roasted carrots to a platter and top with the olives and almonds. Garnish with coarse sea salt. Serve with chardonnay or merlot.
• Per serving: Calories 309
• Total Fat 23.5 g
• Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
• Protein: 4 grams
• Total Carbohydrates: 22 grams
• Sugar: 11 grams
• Fiber: 5 grams
• Cholesterol 0 mg
• Sodium 1165 mg

ALMOND CARROTS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan with enough water to cover, boil carrots until tender but crisp. Remove from heat, drain, and place in a medium bowl with onion and pepper.
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, blend oil, sugar, vinegar, almond extract and basil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved.
• Pour the oil mixture over the carrot mixture. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight before serving cold.

CARROTS IN ALMOND SAUCE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, cook carrots in a small amount of water until crisp-tender; drain. Transfer to a serving bowl and keep warm. , In the same pan, saute onions in butter until tender. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into onions. Add bouillon, dill and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in almonds. Pour over carrots; stir to coat.

ALMOND HONEY CARROTS

Steps:

• Peel carrots; slice on the diagonal.
• In large saucepan, bring carrots, stock, honey, salt, pepper and nutmeg to boil.
• Cover and cook over medium heat until almost tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Uncover and cook over high heat, stirring often, until liquid is almost evaporated yet carrots are glazed and still moist, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in almonds and butter.

ALMOND BABY CARROTS

Steps:

• Place carrots in microwave safe bowl; add 1/4 cup of water.
• Cover with microwave safe plastic wrap, venting one corner.
• Microwave on high for 7-10 minutes or until carrots are tender, turning once halfway through cooking.
• Drain.
• Meanwhile, cook almonds in medium saucepan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently.
• Add cooked carrots, butter, amaretto and salt to saucepan.
• Cook for 2-3 minutes or until most of liquid is evaporated, stirring occasionaly.
• Sprinkle with parsley.

ALMOND BABY CARROTS RECIPE

Steps:

• In 1 ½ quart microwaveable casserole, place carrots and ¼ cup water; cover. Microwave on High 7 to 10 minutes or until tender, stirring once halfway through cooking. Drain. Meanwhile, cook almonds in medium saucepan over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently. Add butter, amaretto, salt and cooked carrots to saucepan; mix well. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until most of liquid is evaporated, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with parsley.

LEMON-HONEY BABY CARROTS

Steps:

• Bring baby carrots and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-high and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; stir in honey, lemon juice, and ground ginger. Increase heat to medium-high, then stir in carrots until well coated. Cook, stirring occasionally, until glaze is thickened, about 5 minutes. Garnish with walnuts and lemon zest.