Best 10 Almond Topped Carrots Recipes

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Carrots, with their naturally sweet and subtly earthy flavor, are a versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in various dishes. One delightful way to prepare carrots is to roast them with a crispy and flavorful almond topping. This simple yet elegant recipe transforms ordinary carrots into a gourmet side dish or a healthy snack. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weekday meal or a sophisticated addition to your next dinner party, almond-topped carrots are sure to impress with their delectable taste and stunning presentation.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

FIVE-SPICE ROASTED CARROTS WITH TOASTED ALMONDS



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A complex combination of fennel seeds, anise, clove, cinnamon and Szechuan peppercorns, five-spice powder is a crucial ingredient in the Chinese pantry that also happens to be deeply versatile. It can be used as a dry rub for roast chicken, tossed with sautéed vegetables or sprinkled over toasted nuts. Here, five-spice powder, along with a bright splash of vinegar and ginger, dresses up simple roasted carrots. Preheating your baking sheet in the oven will help caramelize and crisp your vegetables, and will also speed up cooking time.

Provided by Sue Li

Categories     dinner, easy, weeknight, vegetables, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon five-spice powder
2 garlic cloves, grated
Kosher salt
2 bunches carrots (about 2 pounds), trimmed and scrubbed, halved lengthwise if large
1/4 cup unsalted, raw almonds
1/4 cup sliced chives (about 1 small bunch)
1 to 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

Steps:

  • Arrange one oven rack at the top and one at the bottom of the oven. Place a baking sheet on the bottom rack and heat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • In large bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons olive oil with the five-spice powder, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the carrots and toss to coat. Transfer carrots to the hot baking sheet and arrange in an even layer and roast, on the bottom rack, until the carrots are tender and browned all over, 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • While carrots are roasting, toast almonds on a separate baking sheet, on the top rack, until golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes. Allow to cool, then finely chop and transfer to a large bowl or serving platter. Add the chives, vinegar, ginger and remaining olive oil to the almonds, and season with salt. Add roasted carrots and toss to coat. Serve hot.

ALMOND CARROTS



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This was my grandmother's recipe. It is easy to make and goes great with any meal.

Provided by LADYEM

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 8h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds carrots, sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 small green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan with enough water to cover, boil carrots until tender but crisp. Remove from heat, drain, and place in a medium bowl with onion and pepper.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, blend oil, sugar, vinegar, almond extract and basil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved.
  • Pour the oil mixture over the carrot mixture. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight before serving cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 44.4 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

CARROT-ALMOND SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 6 (1 1/2 cup) servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup whole almonds
1 pound carrots, sliced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Freshly ground black pepper
6 cups water
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Heat the oil and butter over medium heat in a large soup pot. Add the almonds and stir until toasted, about 3 minutes. Transfer nuts with a slotted spoon to a small plate and reserve.
  • Add the carrots, onion, salt, cumin, coriander, ginger, and pepper to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally until tender, about 10 minutes. Increase the heat to high and cook until the vegetables brown, about 4 minutes more.
  • Add the water and chickpeas to the pot. Bring the soup to a simmer and cook until the beans are very tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir together the yogurt, cilantro, and lemon zest in a small bowl.
  • Roughly chop the reserved almonds. Transfer half of the almonds and half of the soup to a blender. Pulse at first, and then puree, to make a smooth soup base. Return the pureed soup to the pot and heat. Stir in the yogurt mixture, divide among warmed bowls, and serve with the remaining chopped almonds sprinkled on top.

CARROT AND ALMOND CAKE



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Provided by Suzanne Hamlin

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 9-inch round cake (8 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Unsalted butter and flour for pan
2 cups whole unpeeled almonds
1/2 cup crushed amaretti cookies
2 teaspoons baking powder
4 eggs, separated
1/4 cup sugar
Grated zest of 1 lemon
Few drops almond extract
1/2 cups carrots (about 5 medium), peeled and coarsely grated
Confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 9-inch springform pan. Finely grind the almonds in a nut grinder, coffee grinder or blender.
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together the ground almonds, amaretti and baking powder. In another bowl, beat the egg yolks with the sugar until pale yellow and creamy, and then stir in the lemon zest and almond extract. Add yolk mixture to the almond mixture, along with the grated carrots, and stir just until combined.
  • In a large, clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff and gently fold them into the egg mixture. Pour into the prepared pan, and bake on the middle level of the oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool on a rack.
  • Run a knife around the sides of the pan, release and transfer cake to a dish. Dust with confectioners' sugar, and serve at room temperature. (It keeps well at room temperature, wrapped in aluminum foil.)

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 294, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 142 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ALMOND BABY CARROTS



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Carrots and almonds come together in this easy side dish that's ready in 15 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg (16 oz) fresh baby carrots
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons amaretto
Dash salt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In 1 1/2-quart microwave-safe casserole, combine carrots and 1/4 cup water; cover. Microwave on HIGH for 7 to 10 minutes or until tender, stirring once halfway through cooking. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, cook almonds in medium saucepan over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently. Add cooked carrots, butter, amaretto and salt to saucepan; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until most of liquid is evaporated, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1/2 Cup, Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 5 g

ALMOND-TOPPED CARROTS



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Here's a different way to cook carrots. It's a nice addition to a fancy meal and jazzes up an everyday dinner.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds carrots, julienned
2 cups water
½ cup golden raisins
½ cup butter or margarine, melted
6 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 dash Dash pepper
½ cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring carrots and water to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Add the raisins, butter, honey, lemon juice, ginger and pepper. Place in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes or until the carrots are tender. Sprinkle with almonds before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 109.2 mg, Sugar 16.1 g

CARROTS WITH ALMOND PURéE



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Steal chef Sean Rembold's restaurant move: Use one ingredient-carrots-two ways.

Provided by Sean Rembold

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup whole blanched almonds
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon white wine vinegar
Pinch of sugar
Kosher salt
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 small carrots, scrubbed, 2 thinly sliced lengthwise, 2 thinly sliced crosswise
2 tablespoons olive oil
12 small carrots, scrubbed
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Combine almonds and oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook, swirling often, until almonds are just golden, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer almonds to a blender; let almonds and oil cool. Pulse almonds until finely chopped. With motor running, slowly add cooking oil, vinegar, sugar, and 1/4 cup water and process, adding water as needed, until just thinner than peanut butter; season with salt.
  • Bring vinegar, sugar, coriander, salt, and red pepper flakes to a boil in a small saucepan; reduce heat and simmer, stirring, until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Add carrots and let cool.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots; cook, turning often, until golden and tender, 5-8 minutes. Add garlic and butter; cook, tossing, until garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon almond purée onto plates and top with pickled carrots, sautéed carrots, cilantro, mint, and sesame seeds.

ALMOND HONEY CARROTS



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Make and share this Almond Honey Carrots recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Vegetable

Time 18m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 carrots (about 1-1/2 lb/750 g)
3/4 cup chicken stock or 3/4 cup vegetable stock
2 tablespoons liquid honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Peel carrots; slice on the diagonal.
  • In large saucepan, bring carrots, stock, honey, salt, pepper and nutmeg to boil.
  • Cover and cook over medium heat until almost tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Uncover and cook over high heat, stirring often, until liquid is almost evaporated yet carrots are glazed and still moist, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in almonds and butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.2, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 230.1, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 10.3, Protein 2.4

ALMOND - TOPPED CARROTS



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds carrots
2 cups water
0.5 cups golden raisins
0.5 cups butter
6 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
0.5 teaspoons ground ginger
1 dashes pepper
0.5 cups slivered almonds

Steps:

  • In a sausepan, bring carrots and water to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until crisp tender - drain.
  • Add raisins, butter, brown sugar, lemon juice, ginger and pepper.
  • Place in greased 2-quart baking dish. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until the carrots are tender. Sprinkle with almonds before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

CARROT WITH TOASTED ALMOND SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Food Processor     Vegetable     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Almond     Carrot     Fall     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 (first course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup sliced shallots (about 4 large)
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Rounded 3/4 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
1 small boiling potato (3 oz)
1 1/2 lb carrots, peeled and cut crosswise 1/4 inch thick
1 3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (14 fl oz)
1 cup apple cider (preferably unfiltered)
1 1/4 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook shallots, bay leaf, ginger, curry powder, and thyme in butter in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until shallots are softened and pale golden, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, peel potato and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
  • Add potato to shallot mixture along with carrots, broth, cider, water, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until carrots are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Discard bay leaf.
  • Purée soup in 2 batches in a blender until smooth, transferring as blended to a large bowl (use caution when blending hot liquids). Return to saucepan to reheat if necessary. Serve soup sprinkled with almonds.

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest carrots available. Look for carrots that are firm and brightly colored.
  • Peel the carrots before cooking. This will help them cook evenly and remove any dirt or debris.
  • Cut the carrots into uniform pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Use a variety of cooking methods. Carrots can be roasted, steamed, sautéed, or boiled. Each method will produce a different flavor and texture.
  • Add flavorings to the carrots. Carrots can be flavored with a variety of herbs, spices, and sauces. Some popular flavorings include butter, honey, garlic, ginger, and cumin.
  • Serve the carrots as a side dish or main course. Carrots are a versatile vegetable that can be served with a variety of dishes.

Conclusion:

Carrots are a delicious and nutritious vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. By following these tips, you can create delicious carrot dishes that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish or main course, give carrots a try!

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