Apricotandtarragonbabycarrots Recipes

PICKLED TARRAGON BABY CARROTS

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan, heat 2 quarts water to boiling. Add carrots; cook 3 minutes. Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Drain carrots; immediately stir into mixture in bowl.
• Cover tightly; refrigerate 24 hours to blend flavors, stirring once, before serving. Store covered in refrigerator up to 3 months.

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.

APRICOT GLAZED CARROTS

Steps:

• Add carrots to a pot of lightly salted water, and bring to a low boil. Simmer until carrots are tender. Drain.
• Put melted butter in a bowl, and stir in apricot preserves. Stir in nutmeg, salt, orange zest, and lemon juice. Add carrots, and stir well to coat. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

ROASTED CARROTS WITH CARROT TOP PESTO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Trim and reserve the carrot tops. In a large bowl, toss the carrots with 2 tablespoons olive oil and the curry powder and salt. Arrange the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast until tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with the brown sugar and roast 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove and cool.
• In the food processor, pulse the walnuts a few times to break them up. Add the basil, carrot tops, honey, 3 tablespoons olive oil, a pinch of salt and 1/4 cup cold water. Pulse until combined but not completely smooth. If dry or too chunky, add another tablespoon olive oil or 1 to 2 tablespoons water to loosen. Transfer to a medium bowl. Taste for seasoning.
• Transfer the carrots to a serving platter. Stir the vinegar into the pesto and spoon the pesto over the roasted carrots.

APRICOT AND TARRAGON BABY CARROTS

Steps:

• Steam or boil carrots until fork-tender (about 10-12 minutes). Drain and place hot cooked carrots in a large bowl.
• In a seperate small bowl, combine remaining ingredients and mix well. Pour over hot carrots and gently toss to coat.

TENDER CARROTS WITH APRICOTS

Steps:

• Cover apricots with hot water in a bowl and soak 1 1/2 hours.
• Drain and pat dry.
• Cut apricots into thin strips.
• Combine next 4 ingredients in a heavy nonstick pan over medium heat.
• Cover tightly, reduce heat to low and cook 12-15 minutes, or until carrots are just tender.
• Add apricots and return to heat 1-2 minutes.
• Serve carrots sprinkled with parsley if desired.

CARROTS WITH APRICOT PRESERVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Bring carrots and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and steam until the carrots are just tender, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, stir together the apricot preserves, cornstarch, dried apricots, and raisins in a saucepan. Place over medium heat, and cook until the mixture bubbles, thickens, and turns clear, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Once the carrots have cooked, drain, and stir into the apricot preserves. Pour into a baking dish, and bake in preheated oven until the sauce has thickened further, and turned light brown, about 15 minutes.

APRICOT CARROTS

Steps:

• Place carrots in a saucepan with enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 8 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Add remaining ingredients; cook and stir over medium heat for 3 minutes or until preserves are melted and carrots are coated.

GARLIC ROASTED RAINBOW CARROTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place carrots in the center of a sheet of aluminum foil. Top with garlic and parsley. Place butter cubes on top and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring up foil sides and pinch to close. Set foil packet on a sheet pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until carrots are soft, about 25 minutes.

TARRAGON CARROTS

Steps:

• Place 1 in. of water and carrots in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Add butter; stir to coat. Sprinkle with tarragon.

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.

BABY CARROTS WITH TARRAGON

Steps:

• Fill 12-inch skillet with about 1/4 inch water. Place carrots, butter, and 1/4 tsp salt in skillet and heat to boiling over high heat.
• Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 3 minutes.
• Remove cover from skillet; increase heat to medium-high and cook 3 to 4 minutes longer or until liquid evaporates and carrots are fork tender and glazed with butter.
• Remove skillet from heat; toss carrots with tarragon.

BABY CARROTS WITH TARRAGON

Steps:

• Combine carrots, 1/4 cup water, 1 1/2 tablespoons tarragon, butter, vinegar and honey in heavy large skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cover and simmer until carrots are almost tender, about 12 minutes. Uncover; cook until carrots are tender and liquid is reduced to glaze, about 6 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to platter. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 tablespoons tarragon.

BABY CARROTS WITH TARRAGON

Steps:

• Combine carrots, 1/4 cup water, 1 1/2 tablespoons tarragon, butter, vinegar and honey in heavy large skillet. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; cover and simmer until carrots are almost tender, about 12 minutes.
• Uncover; cook until carrots are tender and liquid is reduced to glaze, about 6 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to platter. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 tablespoons tarragon.

BABY CARROTS WITH HERBS

Steps:

• Place the carrots in a small saucepan with water to cover. Add salt and pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until they are tender. Do not overcook. Drain.
• In the same saucepan add the butter, nutmeg and chervil. Blend well and serve.