Carrots With Pine Nuts And Basil Recipes

CARROTS WITH CHICKPEAS AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Fry 1 sliced red onion and 1 can chickpeas in 1/3 cup olive oil until browned. Add 4 shaved carrots (use a peeler), 2 smashed garlic cloves and a handful of pine nuts; cook until the nuts are toasted. Drizzle with white wine vinegar; add parsley and salt and pepper to taste.
• Per serving: Calories: 323; Total Fat: 24 grams; Saturated Fat: 3 grams; Protein: 7 grams; Total carbohydrates: 23 grams; Sugar: 7 grams; Fiber: 6 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 443 milligrams

QUICK CARROTS WITH GARLIC & BASIL

Steps:

• Cook carrots in boiling water for for 2 -3 mins until tender but crisp or microwave if desired.
• Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of liquid.
• Combine the garlic and oil in a nonstick pan and cook over a moderate heat until fragrant (you can smell the garlic).
• Add the carrots and stirring, cook until well combined and hot, adding a little of the reserved cooking liquid if necessary.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the basil.
• Serve hot.

LEMON-BASIL CARROTS

Steps:

• Place carrots in a small saucepan; add water to cover. Cook for 10 minutes or until tender; drain and return to pan. Add the remaining ingredients. Cook over low heat until butter is melted.

CARROTS WITH PINE NUTS, RAISINS & PARSLEY

Steps:

• Put the carrots in a large pan and cover with water. Bring to the boil and cook for 6-8 mins until just tender, then drain. Can be done the day before; just chill the carrots until needed.
• Melt the butter in the same pan, add the pine nuts and sultanas, and cook for 2 mins until the pine nuts start to lightly brown. Return the carrots to the pan with the sugar, parsley and plenty of seasoning. Toss everything to coat.