Almond Topped Carrots Food

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 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.

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 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.

SAUTéED CARROTS WITH TOASTED ALMONDS

Steps:

• In a large skillet heat the pan on medium heat.
• Add the butter and melt. Be careful not to burn the butter.
• Next add the oil.
• Saute the carrots, stirring frequently until they start to turn golden and are crisp-tender about 10-12 minutes.
• Do not allow the skillet to turn dry- adding a little apple juice if necessary.
• When the carrots are crisp-tender add the remaining apple juice and saute mixture until liquid is absorbed.
• Finally, stir in the lemon juice, chives, toasted almonds, salt and white pepper.

CARROT AND ALMOND MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven 180°C, grease muffin pans or line them with paper cups.
• In a bowl mix well wet ingredients (carrot puree through to almond essence).
• Fold in dry ingredients all at once, taking care not to overmix.
• Spoon in prepared muffin pans and bake for 15-20 minutes or until top is brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

CARROTS WITH ALMOND PURéE

Steps:

• Combine almonds and oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook, swirling often, until almonds are just golden, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer almonds to a blender; let almonds and oil cool. Pulse almonds until finely chopped. With motor running, slowly add cooking oil, vinegar, sugar, and 1/4 cup water and process, adding water as needed, until just thinner than peanut butter; season with salt.
• Bring vinegar, sugar, coriander, salt, and red pepper flakes to a boil in a small saucepan; reduce heat and simmer, stirring, until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Add carrots and let cool.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots; cook, turning often, until golden and tender, 5-8 minutes. Add garlic and butter; cook, tossing, until garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Spoon almond purée onto plates and top with pickled carrots, sautéed carrots, cilantro, mint, and sesame seeds.