Carrotorzo Recipes

GLAZED CARROTS

Steps:

• Place carrots into a large saucepan, pour in enough water to reach depth of 1 inch, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer carrots until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
• Melt butter in the same saucepan; stir brown sugar, salt, and white pepper into butter until brown sugar and salt have dissolved. Transfer carrots into brown sugar sauce; cook and stir until carrots are glazed with sauce, about 5 more minutes.

CARROT ORZO

Steps:

• In food processor, place carrots. Cover; process 15 seconds or until finely chopped.
• In 8-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave broth and water on High 5 minutes or until very hot.
• Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook chopped carrots and onion in butter 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add pasta and garlic; cook 1 minute. Slowly stir in hot broth mixture, salt and pepper. Cook 15 to 18 minutes, stirring frequently, until liquid is absorbed.
• Stir in 1 cup cheese, the chives and chopped thyme. Garnish with cheese and thyme. Serve immediately.

ROASTED CARROTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Oil a sheet pan or a baking dish large enough to fit all of the carrots in a single layer. Place the carrots in a large bowl, and toss with the olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme and oregano.
• Spread in an even layer in the prepared pan or baking dish. Cover with foil, and place in the oven for 30 minutes. Uncover, and if the carrots are not yet tender, turn the heat down to 375 degrees and return to the oven for 10 to 15 more minutes until tender. Add the parsley, stir gently, and taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

CARROT ORZO

Steps:

• Place carrots in processor.
• Using on/off turns, finely chop carrots. Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Add orzo and carrots; sauté until orzo is golden, about 5 minutes.
• Add 1 1/2 cups water, broth, and garlic; cook uncovered over medium heat until all liquid is absorbed, stirring frequently, about 15-20 minutes.
• Stir in cheese, green onions, and rosemary. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

GARLIC PARMESAN ROASTED CARROTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease or spray a baking sheet with cooking oil spray.
• Arrange carrots on baking sheet. Add the olive oil, garlic, parmesan, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Toss all ingredients together to completely coat the carrots. Spread out and bake for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Toss with a spatula half way through.
• Remove from oven and serve immediately. Top with fresh parsley if desired.

CARROT ORZO

Steps:

• Place carrots in processor. Using on/off turns, finely chop carrots. Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add orzo and carrots; sauté until orzo is golden, about 5 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups water, broth, and garlic; cook uncovered over medium heat until all liquid is absorbed, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Stir in cheese, green onions, and rosemary. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.