Braised Carrots, Apples and Celery Recipe

Name: Braised Carrots, Apples and Celery
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; 3 each carrots peeled, 2 inch julienne; 1 each red onion chopped; 3 each celery stalks thin; 2 each apples, granny smith cored, thinly sliced; 2 cups currants; 1/2 cup apple juice; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cup honey; 2 tablespoons dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons basil chopped; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon olive oil
3 each carrots peeled, 2 inch julienne
1 each red onion chopped
3 each celery stalks thin
2 each apples, granny smith cored, thinly sliced
2 cups currants
1/2 cup apple juice
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
2 tablespoons basil chopped
1 x salt and black pepper to taste

1
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil until very hot.
2
Add the carrots, red onion and celery.
3
Cook over medium heat until the vegetables begin to slightly caramelize and soften in texture, about 10 minutes.
4
Add the apples, currants, apple juice, vinegar, honey and dijon mustard.
5
Cover, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook 10 minutes more.
6
Remove the cover, and boil until the liquid has evaporated and the vegetables begin to glaze.
7
Stir in the chopped basil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
8
Serve at once.

169

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon olive oil, 3 each carrots peeled, 2 inch julienne, 1 each red onion chopped, 3 each celery stalks thin, and more.

Yes, Braised Carrots, Apples and Celery falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Braised Carrots, Apples and Celery

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