Best 4 Carrot Side Dishsweet Spicy Recipes

Are you looking for the perfect carrot side dish that combines sweet and spicy flavors? Look no further! With its vibrant flavors and textures, this recipe will add a delicious twist to your dinner table. Whether you're hosting a special occasion or just looking for a weeknight side dish, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY CARROTS

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While the entree cooks, fix a speedy stovetop side dish of Spicy Carrots. "After my sister brought the carrots to a family gathering, my husband begged me to asked for the recipe," recalls Dawn Flanigan of Westville, Ohio. Folks who like horseradish will enjoy the tangy-sweet combination. "It tastes too good to be so quick and easy," Dawn Assures. "I use baby carrots to save time, but regular carrots can be sliced into sticks instead," she adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3-1/2 cups fresh baby carrots
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Place carrots in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and keep warm. , In the same pan, melt butter; stir in the sugar, horseradish and parsley. Add the carrots, salt and pepper; stir gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SPICY GLAZED CARROTS

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Traditional glazed carrots with a little kick. Adjust spices as desired, with more cayenne if you like it hot.

Provided by BAJUNKIN

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Carrots Glazed Carrot Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups sliced carrots
¼ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir carrots with brown sugar, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg in the hot oil until carrots are glazed, coated with spices, and tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 46.1 mg, Sugar 16.3 g

SPICY HONEY ROASTED CARROTS

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Honey Roasted Carrots (or candied carrots, as we like to call them) are a sweet, delicious, and healthy vegetable side dish. The easy to make carrots are coated in a honey glaze then roasted until tender and caramelized. They are totally addictive!

Provided by Kristen Stevens

Categories Side Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter or oil
3 tablespoons honey
¼ teaspoon each: sea salt and pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more if you like heat)
2 lbs. carrots (about 12 medium, cut into 2-inch lengths)
Minced chives (to garnish)

Steps:

Turn your oven on to 425 degrees.
Melt the butter in a large ovenproof skillet (see notes) over medium-high heat. Add the honey, salt, pepper, and cayenne and bring to a boil for 2 minutes. Add the carrots and toss to coat in the sauce.
Place the carrots in the oven and cook for 20 minutes. If you'd like some dark spots on your carrots, broil for the last 2-3 minutes. Be careful as they burn quickly.
Remove the pan from the oven and continue to cook the carrots for 2 minutes over medium-high heat on your stovetop to caramelize the honey. Once the sauce just barely starts to darken, remove the pan from the heat.
Sprinkle with some minced chives and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe, Calories 166 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 327 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 24 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

SPICED CARROT SPREAD

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Steamed carrots are pureed with cumin, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, and tahini to create a robustly flavored appetizer.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

6 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1/2 small garlic clove, chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon tahini
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

Set a steamer basket in a saucepan with 2 inches simmering water. Add carrots. Cover and steam until tender, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a food processor, along with garlic, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, tahini, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Process until smooth, about 1 minute, adding up to 2 tablespoons water, if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh, young carrots. Look for carrots that are bright orange and have no blemishes.
If you don't have fresh carrots, you can use frozen or canned carrots. However, fresh carrots will give you the best flavor and texture.
Peel and slice the carrots before cooking. You can slice them into rounds, sticks, or even grate them.
Cook the carrots until they are tender but still have a bit of a bite to them. Overcooked carrots will be mushy and bland.
Season the carrots with your favorite herbs and spices. Some good options include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin.
Serve the carrots as a side dish or as a snack. They can also be added to salads, soups, and stews.

Conclusion:

Carrot side dishes are a delicious and versatile way to enjoy this healthy vegetable. Whether you prefer them sweet, spicy, or savory, there's a carrot side dish recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a healthy and tasty side dish, give one of these carrot recipes a try.