Caramelized Spicy Carrots Recipe

Name: Caramelized Spicy Carrots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup molasses, a thick and dark variety; ½ cup water; ¼ cup olive oil; ¼ cup butter, melted; ¼ cup ginger, freshly peeled and grated; 1 teaspoon coriander seed; ½ teaspoon cardamom pod; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, fresh ground; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 5 lbs medium carrots, with long green stems; ¾ cup pine nuts, toasted; ¼ cup basil leaves, thinly sliced (chiffonade); ¼ cup mint leaf, thinly sliced (chiffonade)

Servings: persons

1 cup molasses, a thick and dark variety
½ cup water
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup butter, melted
¼ cup ginger, freshly peeled and grated
1 teaspoon coriander seed
½ teaspoon cardamom pod
¼ teaspoon nutmeg, fresh ground
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
5 lbs medium carrots, with long green stems
¾ cup pine nuts, toasted
¼ cup basil leaves, thinly sliced (chiffonade)
¼ cup mint leaf, thinly sliced (chiffonade)

1
Peel and wash the carrots.
2
Trim the greens down to about 1-2 inches.
3
I like to leave the greens on for color on the serving platter.
4
Lightly toast the coriander and cardamom pods.
5
Grind in your spice grinder.
6
Whisk together first 9 ingredients in a large bowl.
7
Add carrots to mixture and coat well.
8
Place carrots in 375 degree oven and roast until carrots are tender and liquids are reduced to a glaze.
9
If needed during the cooking process add a little water and stir to prevent burning.
10
The roasting process will take about 45-60 minutes.
11
Pull out of the oven and season with some salt and pepper.
12
Transfer carrots to a platter.
13
Sprinkle pine nuts, basil, and mint over carrots to serve.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup molasses, a thick and dark variety, ½ cup water, ¼ cup olive oil, ¼ cup butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Caramelized Spicy Carrots 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.

Caramelized Spicy Carrots

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