carrots

[Denise]

Any good recipes for cooked carrots? I eat them raw all the time, but can't think of anyway to cook them other then steamed with a little dill. I can't recall that I've ever seen a recipe for carrots specifically in CL and they're so good for you!

[marshalynne]

We like to cook them in a little I can't belive it's not butter and some brown sugar. Delicious!

[CathyPA]

I love to steam them, or even microwave. No "recipe", just sprinkle tarragon and cook. Once cooked, add just enough "I Can't Believe It's not Butter to glisten. Can make a meal of that!

[Vanessa]

Hi You can make orange glazed carrots
1/4 c orange juice
3 tab honey
3 tab butter melted
1/2 tsp grated lemon peel
1/4 tsp salt
dash nutmeg
2 tsp cornstarch
1 pound carrots sliced 1/2 inch thick
In 2 qt casserole combine juice, honey, butter, peel, salt & nutmeg. Stir in cornstarch. Mix until well blended. STir in carrots. Cover with lid & cook at high 7-9 minutes, stir once. Stir let stand covered 3 mins before serving.

Stir fry carrots and potatoes
1 tab oil (canola)
4 med carrots peeled and cut into matchstick strips (@ 1/2 pound)
1/2 c water
1 large all purpose potato peeled and also cut into matchstick strps
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 tab fresh chives snipped or minced parsley
In 10 inch non stick skillet heat oil over mod high heat 1 minute. Add the carrots and cook stirring 1 minute. Stir in 1/4 c of the water and steam, covered over mod heat shaking pan occasionally for 3 minutes until liquid evaporates.
Add potato and remaining water and steam covered for 3 min or until water has evaporated and vegetables are just tender. Season with pepper and sprinkle with chives or parsley http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[This message has been edited by Vanessa (edited 07-21-2000).]

[jphillips]

I think carrots are great! Not everyone agrees, but these two recipes have changed some people's minds....This is NOT LIGHT, but probably could be with a little effort. I had this at a New Years Eve 'special dinner' and it was such a hit, I asked for the recipe...

Carrot Souffle
3 lbs. carrots, sliced
1 1/2 C butter or margarine
1/2 C All purpose flour
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
6 large eggs
3 cups of sugar
1 Tbs. Baking Powder

Cook carrots in boiling water 15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Put carrots and remaining ingredients in food processor & process until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides. Spoon into 2 lightly greased 1 1/2 qt. souffle bowls or baking dishes. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until set and lightly browned. Serve immediately. Yield: 12 servings

This can be cut in half easily

The following recipe is a great alternative to candied yams.

Glazed Carrots
2 lbs. carrots, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup orange juice
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp whole allspice
1 tsp vanilla extract

Cook carrots in salted water about 5 minutes. Drain
Combine butter, sugars, orange juice and spices in a 1 qt. glass baking dish.
Mix carrots into butter mixture. Bake in a 350 degree oven approx. 15 to 20 minutes.
Serves 8-10

[Beth]

You can also glaze carrots with orange and mint instead of the other spices.

[Jen]

If you like Moroccan/Middle Eastern flavours, this recipe is good too...

Glazed Cumin Carrots
2 lb carrots
2 tsp vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp honey
pinch salt
1 1/2 cups chicken stock or water

1. Peel carrots and cut into 1/4" slices on the diagonal.
2. Heat oil in deep skillet and add garlic and ginger. Cook gently for 1 minute. Add cumin and cook for 30 seconds.
3. Add carrots, honey, salt, and stock. Cook over medium heat, uncovered, until all liquid evaporates and carrots are tender and glazed. (If liquid evaporates before carrots are tender, simply add water). Carrots should take about 20 to 25 minutes to cook. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.

[Denise]

Thanks everyone! My boyfriend eats a very limited # of veggies, but likes carrots. These recipes will help a lot!!

[Shelly]

When I want a quick veggie dish, I steam baby carrots and broccoli (separately, since the carrots take a little longer) and while they are still hot, top them with some Cavender's and fresh grated parmesan or Asiago cheese. It's best when veggies are hot so the cheese melts a little. My 9 year old will even eat this!

[NydiaC]

Does anyone have any suggestions for cooked carrots that aren't glazed with a sweet sauce? Neither my SO nor I would like sweet glazed carrots. The only way I generally cook them now is in pot roast, which I don't make very often.

Jen, the glazed cumin carrots sound pretty good, but do you think they'd be good without the honey in them?

[CATHIEA]

For those who are not nuts about sweet carrots, try adding craisins (dried cranberries) to the orange glaze for a tarter treat. I steam carrots, then mix them into light sour cream and chives or dill for a change of pace. Julienned carrots, potatoes and trimmed green beans in a yogurt cumin sauce is tasty too.
CathieA

[lorilei]

Another somewhat interesting idea is to add boiled or steamed carrots to mashed potatoes. I do this occasionally -- usually with some garlic and sour cream. It's scrumptious! And you can boil the carrots right in with the potatoes.

I've also blanched baby carrots and grilled them on the grill with a bit of lemon and thyme. The grill carmelizes some of the sugars in the carrots, and they come out slightly firm and tasting smokey and delicious.

[CATHIEA]

Oh yes, grilled carrots. Definitely. Any grilled vegetable this time of year!
CathieA-Who FINALLY has had her tomatoes ripen and is eagerly awaiting harvesting her homegrown broccoli, eggplant and peppers by the end of the week! Now, if the cukes and beans and squash would get going.....

[danadmd]

i just took a "healthy meals in 30 minutes" class at our local community college, and the instructor said that cooked carrots were one of a very few of the vegetables that had more accessible nutrition cooked than raw! she uses the i can't believe it's butter and a little mint