Almond Honey Carrots Recipes

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.

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.

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.

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.

LEMON-HONEY GINGER CARROTS WITH ALMONDS

Steps:

• Place the sliced carrots in a saucepan, and cover with water just to cover the carrots. Bring to a boil, and cook until JUST crisp-tender (about 7-8 minutes, do not over cook the carrots as they will cook more in the oven) drain VERY well (I soak up any excess water with a paper towel).
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk the butter, honey, lemon juice, ginger and pepper (add in salt if desired) together very well.
• Add in carrots, mix and coat well with the honey mixture.
• Transfer the mixture into a buttered 2-quart casserole dish.
• Sprinkle with raisins; mix slightly.
• Cover and bake in a 350 dedgree oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until carrots are tender.
• Sprinkle with slivered almonds just before serving.
• Absolutey delicious!