Greek Carrots Recipes

SIMPLE ROASTED CARROTS RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat your oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the sliced carrots in a large mixing bowl, and add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil (about 2 tbsp or so.) Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Toss to combine.
• Transfer the carrots to a baking pan, making sure to spread them well in one single layer.
• Roast in the heated oven for 20 to 30 minutes or until tender and slightly caramelized. Check part-way through and turn carrots over to get even color on both sides.)
• Remove from oven. Transfer the roasted carrots to a serving bowl. Here, you can add flavor to your liking. To follow the recipe, season with turmeric and harissa spice blend. If you like, add a little minced garlic and a splash of lime juice. Toss to combine. Garnish with fresh parsley.

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.

GREEK CARROTS

Steps:

• Melt butter in frying pan. Add scallions and cook to opaque. Add carrots, spices, vermouth, and water. Cover and cook for 25 minutes on a low flame.

SPICED CARROT SALAD (GREEK)

Steps:

• Shred the carrots.
• Combine the carrots, garlic, walnuts, cinnamon, cumin, cayenne, olive oil, lemon juice and salt to taste in a serving bowl.
• Cover and let stand for one hour at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours.
• Just before serving, toss in the mint and serve.