Are you looking for a dish that is both delicious and easy to prepare? Look no further than baby carrots cooked with cream and mint. This simple yet elegant dish is perfect for any occasion, and it is sure to please even the most discerning palate. The baby carrots are tender and sweet, while the cream and mint add a touch of richness and freshness. This dish is also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
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MINTED CARROTS
The sweet, minty sauce makes these carrots just a bit different. Even my husband, who says he doesn't like carrots, came back for seconds!
Provided by Marlys Davis
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Carrots
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the carrots, recover, and steam until just tender, 2 to 6 minutes depending on thickness. Drain carrots.
- Heat the butter in a skillet over low heat. Stir in the carrots, brown sugar, honey, and mint. Continue to cook and stir until the sugar is dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 5.4 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 106.5 mg, Sugar 35.7 g
ROASTED CARROTS WITH HONEY AND MINT
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the carrots on the baking sheet.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. When the butter has melted, remove the pan from the heat. Add the brown sugar and honey, and stir to combine.
- Pour the butter mixture over the carrots. Sprinkle with the mint, salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Roast the carrots until tender and lightly golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a platter and garnish with fresh mint.
ROASTED BABY CARROTS, WITH CHILE, MINT AND ORANGE GLAZE
Provided by Daniel Patterson
Categories Side Roast Easter Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal Dinner Mint Root Vegetable Carrot Low Cholesterol Orange Juice Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegan Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Whisk juice, 1 tablespoon oil, and vinegar in small bowl to blend; set aside.
- Stir remaining 1 tablespoon oil, crushed red pepper, and salt in medium bowl. Add carrots and toss to coat. Scrape carrot mixture onto large rimmed baking sheet. Arrange carrots in single layer.
- Roast carrots until almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes (depending on size). Add juice mixture and toss to blend. Roast until juices are reduced to glaze and coat carrots, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes longer. Season to taste with more salt, if desired. Transfer carrots to large bowl; add mint and orange peel and toss to blend. Transfer to serving bowl.
SWEET BABY CARROTS
Honey, butter, and brown sugar make these baby carrots irresistible! It may not be the most nutritious recipe, but the carrots turn out so yummy, you won't care!
Provided by Lisa Altmiller
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Carrots
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place the carrots into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two.
- Return the pot to the stove; reduce the heat to medium-low. Melt the butter in the pot. Stir in the honey and brown sugar; add the carrots and stir until evenly coated; cook another 5 minutes
Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.7 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 249.1 mg, Sugar 44.9 g
MINTED BABY CARROTS
Make and share this Minted Baby Carrots recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Outta Here
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put 6 cups of water into a large pan. Boil carrots until tender crisp; about 10 minutes. Drain.
- In a small pan, stir cornstarch into apple juice. Over moderate heat, cook, stirring, until sauce consistency.
- Stir in mint and cinnamon.
- Pour sauce over carrots and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.1, Fat 0.2, Sodium 100.6, Carbohydrate 13.9, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 8.4, Protein 0.8
CREAMY MINT CARROTS
I grow a lot of mint, so I'm always looking for creative way to cook with it. This delicious recipe is my son's favorite way to eat carrots.-Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place carrots in a saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring cream to a boil. Stir in cornstarch mixture. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Pour over carrots.
Nutrition Facts :
BABY CARROTS WITH CREAM AND MINT
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Scrape the carrots. Cut off and discard the stem ends.
- Put the carrots in a saucepan and add salt and water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain thoroughly and return the carrots to the saucepan.
- Add the cream and mint, and cook until the cream is reduced almost by half. Add pepper and, if desired, salt. Stir the carrots in the cream to be sure they are coated with sauce, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 82, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 235 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
BABY CARROT CRUDITES WITH GREEN ONION AND MINT DIP
Categories No-Cook Vegetarian Yogurt Mayonnaise Mint Carrot Squash Fall Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 20 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Blend first 5 ingredients in processor until smooth. Season dip to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and chill at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
- Cut 1/2 inch from bottom of acorn squash to make flat surface. Using small knife, cut around stem on top, making 4-inch-diameter opening; discard top. Scoop out seeds. Place on serving platter. Pour in some dip. Place carrots on platter around acorn squash. Serve, refilling acorn squash with dip when necessary.
ROASTED BABY CARROTS WITH CHILE, MINT, AND ORANGE GLAZE
Dried crushed red pepper adds heat to the glazed carrots. Courtesy of Daniel Patterson for Bon Appetit.
Provided by SassiFras
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F Whisk juice, 1 tablespoon oil, and vinegar in small bowl to blend; set aside.
- Stir remaining 1 tablespoon oil, crushed red pepper, and salt in medium bowl. Add carrots and toss to coat. Scrape carrot mixture onto large rimmed baking sheet. Arrange carrots in single layer.
- Roast carrots until almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes (depending on size). Add juice mixture and toss to blend. Roast until juices are reduced to glaze and coat carrots, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes longer. Season to taste with more salt, if desired. Transfer carrots to large bowl; add mint and orange peel and toss to blend. Transfer to serving bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 34.5, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 146, Carbohydrate 1.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.7, Protein 0.1
MINTED CARROTS
Using small, slender carrots makes this an especially stunning side, but large carrots work equally well when halved lengthwise.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place a rimmed baking sheet on the lowest rack of oven, and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Drizzle hot sheet with 1 teaspoon oil. Carefully arrange carrots in a single layer on sheet, and drizzle with remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, shaking sheet to coat carrots. Bake, stirring every 5 minutes, until tender and deep golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle mint over carrots, and serve immediately.
Tips:
- For a sweeter flavor, use honey or maple syrup instead of sugar.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon for a warm, autumnal flavor.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk or yogurt instead.
- For a vegan option, use coconut milk or almond milk instead of heavy cream.
- Garnish with fresh mint or parsley for a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
These baby carrots with cream and mint are a simple but delicious side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give this recipe a try!
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