Caramelized Carrots Brussels Sprouts Food

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Whisk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, the juice of 1/2 lime, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Toss with 1 pound quartered Brussels sprouts and 1/2 pound sliced carrots on a baking sheet. Roast at 450 degrees F until tender, about 25 minutes. Toss with the juice of 1/2 lime, and salt and chopped mint to taste.

CARAMELIZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Prepare the brussels sprouts by peeling off 2 to 3 of the dark outer leaves; trim stem ends.
• In a Dutch oven or 12" skillet heat the sugar over medium high heat until sugar begins to melt, shaking pan occasionally to heat sugar evenly.
• Once sugar starts to melt, reduce heat and cook until sugar begins to turn brown.
• Add butter; stir until melted.
• Add the vinegars.
• Cook and stir for 1 minute.
• Add the water and salt.
• Bring to boiling; add the sprouts.
• Return to boiling; reduce heat.
• Simmer, covered, for 6 minutes.
• Uncover; cook about 15 minutes longer or until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the sprouts are coated with a golden glaze, stirring occasionally.
• Keep warm until serving.

SAUTEED CABBAGE AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON AND CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Put the shallots in a small baking dish, toss with 1 tablespoon canola oil and the sugar and season with salt and pepper. Roast, turning a few times, until golden brown and caramelized, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool slightly, then thinly slice.
• Put the bacon in a large saute pan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the fat has rendered and the bacon is golden brown and crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels.
• Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat, then add the remaining 2 tablespoons canola oil to the pan. Return to the stove over medium heat and heat until the oil begins to shimmer. Add the cabbage and Brussels sprouts, season with salt, pepper and the red pepper flakes, and cook until the vegetables are soft and light golden brown, about 15 minutes. Stir in the vinegar and the shallots. Transfer to a platter and top with the crisp bacon.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Pam a skillet.
• Cook the onions and garlic in a skillet over medium heat until softened.
• Add the sprouts, carrot, thyme and water to this and cook until water has evaporated.
• Then add the bell pepper, salt, and pepper, and saute an additional minute.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS HASH WITH CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in medium skillet over medium heat.
• Add shallots; sprinkle with coarse kosher salt and pepper.
• Sauté until soft and golden, about 10 minutes.
• Add vinegar and sugar.
• Stir until brown and glazed, about 3 minutes.
• Halve brussels sprouts lengthwise.
• Cut lengthwise into thin (1/8-inch) slices. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add sprouts; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté until brown at edges, 6 minutes.
• Add 1 cup water and 2 tablespoons oil. Sauté until most of water evaporates and sprouts are tender but still bright green, 3 minutes.
• Add shallots; season with salt and pepper.

CARAMELIZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON AND CIDER

Steps:

• Bring 3 quarts of salted water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Blanche the brussels sprouts halves in the boiling water for 2 minutes, covered. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• Over medium heat, melt 1 Tablespoon butter in a medium saute pan and add the bacon and onion. Saute until the bacon is nearly cooked and the onion is translucent, stirring frequently, 5 - 8 minutes.
• Push the bacon and onion to the edges of the pan and arrange the brussels sprouts in the pan in a single layer, with the cut side down. Leave them in the pan without stirring, letting them brown slightly, about 5 minutes.
• When brussels sprouts have caremelized, add the cider, chicken broth and sugar. Turn heat to med-high and bring the mixture to a medium boil. Cook until the liquid has reduced to a glaze and the brussells sprouts are cooked. If too much liquid boils away before brussels sprouts are tender, add additional liquid.
• Taste for salt level and season with salt and pepper. Add more sugar if desired.
• Remove from heat and stir in the remaining Tablespoon of butter until it is incorporated into the glaze.

CARAMELIZED CARROTS & BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Place Brussels sprouts & carrots in steamer basket over boiling water. Cover saucepan & steam 8-10 minutes or until Brussels sprouts are tender yet crisp.
• Transfer sprouts, carrots & onion strips to large baking dish and sprinkle with olive oil, salt & pepper.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, until browned.
• Serve immediately, or put into a casserole dish & cover in a 200 degree oven until ready serve.