If you're searching for a refreshing and easy-to-make dish that will add a zesty kick to your meals, look no further than chilled dilly carrots. This classic side is a delightful blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, a side dish, or even a quick and healthy snack. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect chilled dilly carrots, ensuring that your next meal is a flavorful success.
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PICKLED DILL CARROTS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 1 quart
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the carrots and cook until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool. Pack the carrots and dill sprigs into a 1-quart jar.
- Make the brine: Combine the vinegar, 3/4 cup water, the sugar, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, the dill seeds, caraway seeds and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Pour the hot brine into the jar and let cool completely. Cover and refrigerate overnight or up to 1 week.
CARROTS WITH DILL
Dorothy Pritchett of Wills Point, Texas shares a great way to present sweet, tender carrots. She glazes the colorful coins with margarine and adds dill just before serving for a simple, savory side dish.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place carrots, water and margarine in saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer for 8 minutes or until the carrots are crisp-tender. Uncover and simmer until liquid has evaporated. Stir in dill.
Nutrition Facts :
DILLY BUTTERED CARROTS AND ROTINI
Fresh or dried dill gives this quick pasta side dish a sophisticated twist without a lot of fuss. Baby cut carrots add complementary flavors and nutrition.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In 3-quart saucepan, cook pasta as directed on package, adding carrots during last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking time; cook until pasta is tender and carrots are crisp-tender. Drain; return to saucepan.
- Add butter, dill, salt and pepper; toss gently to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
PICKLED DILLY CARROTS RECIPE
Steps:
- Bring a small pot of water to a boil in which to blanch the carrots.
- Prepare 1 pint and a half jar, or 2 12-ounce jelly jars. Place lid(s) in a small pot of water and bring to the barest bubble to soften sealing compound.
- Peel carrots and trim to fit jars. Cut into thin sticks.
- When the water comes to a boil, drop in the carrots and cook for either 90 seconds if you plan on canning your pickles, or 3 minutes if you're making them as refrigerator pickles.
- When time is up, remove carrots from water and run under cold water to stop cooking.
- Combine vinegar, water and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Place spices and garlic cloves into the bottom of the jar or jars.
- Pack carrots sticks upright in jar(s).
- Pour the boiling brine over the carrots, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
- Tap jar(s) gentle to remove air bubbles.
- Wipe the rims and apply the lids and rings.
- If you're canning the pickles, process them for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.
- When time is up, remove jar(s) from canner and let cool.
- Sealed jars can be stored in a cool, dark place for up to one year. Refrigerator pickles should be placed in the fridge as soon as the jars are cool.
- Let pickles rest in pickling liquid for at least 48 hours before eating.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 24 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 454 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize makes enough for 1 pint and a half jar or 2 12-ounce jelly jars, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
FERMENTED CARROTS WITH GARLIC, CHILLI AND DILL
A quick and easy snack to make that provides an array of beneficial bacteria to help support and improve gut health.
Provided by Gabby
Categories Snack
Time P5DT15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Discard most of the carrot tops leaving a small green stalk (~1cm)
- Scrub the carrots and stalks thoroughly to remove all dirt (not being thorough here can affect the fermentation process)
- Pack the carrots, garlic cloves, chillies and dill very tightly into your sparkling clean jar. It should be a real struggle to get that last carrot in. This will ensure the vegetables stay submerged under the liquid. I pack some upright and some upside down to make best use of space in the jar
- Mix the salt and filtered water together until all the salt has dissolved to make a brine
- Pour the salt water brine over the vegetables leaving 2-3cm (~ 1 inch) of headspace at the top. Wipe the rim of the jar clean then put the lid on the jar quite firmly. (If you have any brine left you can keep it in a jar in the fridge for your next fermenting project but be sure to use it up in 2-3 weeks)
- Leave the carrots to ferment for 3-4 days on the bench at room temperature. As we're in the middle of Winter this may take a little longer, possibly 5-7 days. They're ready for the fridge when you see that the salt water brine has become effervescent.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 20 g, Calories 78 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 9817 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 8 g
HONEY DILL CARROTS
I usually make this for holiday dinners. Seems like we always have green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, etc. so I'm always looking for something "different" to mix it up. My kids, who don't like cooked carrots, even ask for this dish!
Provided by DragonIady
Categories Vegetable
Time 17m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, cook carrots, covered, in about 2 inches of water for 10 to 12 minutes, or until tender but not mushy.
- Add honey and dill; stir until coated.
- Drain off any excess water; stir in butter to coat.
- *Note: I usually use bagged whole baby carrots because it's faster and easier. I also double or triple the recipe for family gatherings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.9, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 93.8, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 7.2, Protein 0.7
CREAMY DILLED CARROTS
I'm not sure where my love of cooking comes from, but I speculate it's because I like to eat! This recipe from a treasured cookbook is a wonderfully different way to serve carrots. They do with most any meal and add nice color to the table.-Howard Koch, Lima, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine carrots, water, butter, salt, sugar and pepper. Cover and simmer until carrots are crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain liquid into a small saucepan; set the carrots aside and keep warm. Bring liquid to a boil. In a small bowl, combine flour and cream until smooth; slowly add to liquid, stirring constantly. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour over the carrots; stir in dill. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts :
CHILLY DILLY CARROTS
WE'VE always taken advantage of the fresh produce we're fortunate to have almost year-round. I prepare carrots often, since they're so nutritious and versatile. This dish is one of my favorites. It can be prepared a few days ahead of time, so it's easy when you're planning to serve it for a special meal. -Lizzie Sartin, Brookhaven, Mississippi
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 15m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place carrots in a small saucepan and cover with water; cook until crisp-tender. Drain and place in a small bowl. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over carrots. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 4.1 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 587.9 mg, Sugar 9.7 g
CHILLY DILLY CARROTS
WE'VE always taken advantage of the fresh produce we're fortunate to have almost year-round. I prepare carrots often, since they're so nutritious and versatile. This dish is one of my favorites. It can be prepared a few days ahead of time, so it's easy when you're planning to serve it for a special meal. -Lizzie Sartin, Brookhaven, Mississippi
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 15m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place carrots in a small saucepan and cover with water; cook until crisp-tender. Drain and place in a small bowl. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over carrots. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 4.1 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 587.9 mg, Sugar 9.7 g
CHILLY DILLY CARROT SOUP
This soup is made with a broth infused with fresh herbs and garnished with a flavorful yogurt. Please use only fresh herbs for the best flavor. From cookbook author Nancy Baggett.
Provided by threeovens
Categories Vegetable
Time 2h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- To make the soup, combine chicken broth, carrots, and potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven, over medium high heat.
- Add whole, uncut herbs to pot and bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to medium to medium low to simmer, uncovered, until carrots and potatoes are tender, 13 to 15 minutes; remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Remove herbs and discard.
- Remove peels from potatoes, add butter, and puree soup with an immersion blender; or remove carrots, peeled potatoes, butter, and enough broth to a blender or food processor to puree.
- Season soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate, at least 2 hours and up to 48 hours.
- Soup can be thinned with a little water when serving, if desired.
- To make the garnish, combine yogurt, chopped dill, and chopped chives in a small bowl; season with salt, if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 48 hours.
- To serve, ladle soup into individual serving bowls and top with a couple of teaspoons of the herbed yogurt; partially swirl yogurt into soup.
- Garnish with a sprig of dill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.5, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 8.4, Sodium 442.9, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 4.6, Protein 4.1
Tips:
- Choose fresh, firm carrots: Avoid limp or bruised carrots, as they will not have the best flavor or texture.
- Cut the carrots evenly: This will help them cook evenly. If you are using baby carrots, you can leave them whole.
- Use a sharp knife: A sharp knife will make it easier to cut the carrots and will help prevent them from breaking.
- Boil the carrots until they are tender-crisp: You don't want to overcook the carrots, or they will become mushy. A good rule of thumb is to boil them for about 5 minutes.
- Make the dilly sauce while the carrots are boiling: This will save you time and ensure that the sauce is nice and cold when you are ready to serve the carrots.
- Chill the carrots and sauce before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and will make the carrots even more refreshing.
Conclusion:
Chilled dilly carrots are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. They are also a good source of vitamins and minerals, making them a healthy choice as well. So next time you are looking for a refreshing and healthy side dish, give chilled dilly carrots a try.
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