Best 8 Citrus Rainbow Carrots Recipes

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The vibrant and sweet citrus rainbow carrots are a delightful treat to the senses. This article will guide you through a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for cooking these colorful carrots, highlighting their natural flavors and textures. From simple roasting techniques to tantalizing glazed preparations, we'll explore various recipes that showcase the versatility of these carrots. Whether you're seeking a quick and easy side dish or a centerpiece for your next special occasion, this article will provide you with the inspiration and instructions you need to create a memorable dish that's bursting with citrusy goodness.

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CITRUS RAINBOW CARROTS



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I grow lots of carrots and I'm always experimenting with ways to serve them. The first time I made this citrusy recipe for my husband, he said it tasted like Christmas! Although he calls them my "Christmas Carrots," they're tasty anytime; I especially like serving them at Easter, with the array of carrots available in early spring. It's easy to prepare, and can easily be doubled to serve a large group. To save time, I sometimes dice the carrots several days in advance. -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds medium rainbow or regular carrots, diagonally sliced
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 tablespoons orange juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Place carrots and enough water to cover in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain; return to pan., Add remaining ingredients. Cook over medium-high heat until carrots are glazed, 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 445mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ORANGE-ROASTED RAINBOW CARROTS



Orange-Roasted Rainbow Carrots image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound orange carrots, unpeeled
1 pound rainbow carrots, unpeeled
Good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon grated orange zest (see Cook's Notes)
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon fleur de sel

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450˚.
  • Remove the tops and scrub the orange and rainbow carrots with a vegetable brush. Cut the carrots in long diagonal slices. (You want fairly uniform sticks, about 4 inches long by 1/2 inch wide.)
  • Place the carrots on a sheet pan, drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Toss well with your hands and spread out in one layer.
  • Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until the carrots are lightly browned and tender. Sprinkle with the orange zest, orange juice and fleur de sel and toss well. Serve hot or at room temperature.

ROASTED RAINBOW CARROTS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 bunches baby rainbow carrots
1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt
Chopped chives, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Toss the carrots, olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt on a baking sheet; arrange in a single layer. Roast, turning once, until tender and slightly browned, 15 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and chopped chives.

RAINBOW CITRUS CAKE



Rainbow Citrus Cake image

Tri-colored cake with a lemon layer, lime layer and an orange layer. The filling is a lemon curd and the frosting is orange.

Provided by HILARY2000

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 2h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
5 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
¾ cup shortening
2 ¼ cups white sugar
4 eggs, room temperature
1 ½ cups milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
2 drops yellow food coloring
2 drops orange food coloring
2 drops green food coloring
1 recipe Lemon Custard Filling
1 recipe Orange Cream Frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9-inch pans. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing until each egg is incorporated; stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk. Divide batter into 3 bowls.
  • In the first bowl, stir in lemon zest and yellow food coloring; pour into prepared pan. In the second bowl, stir in orange zest and orange food coloring; pour into second prepared pan. In the last bowl, stir in the lime zest and green food coloring; pour into third prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake layer comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
  • Assemble the cake: stack the layers together with the Lemon Filling in between the layers. Frost sides and top with Orange Cream Frosting. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.6 calories, Carbohydrate 67.5 g, Cholesterol 64.4 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 380.3 mg, Sugar 39.2 g

CITRUS-GLAZED CARROTS



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Provided by Lora Zarubin

Categories     Side     Thanksgiving     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Low Cal     High Fiber     Dinner     Lime     Orange     Carrot     Fall     Family Reunion     Healthy     Potluck     Boil     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 pounds medium carrots, peeled, cut on diagonal into 1/4-inch-thick slices
2 cups (or more) water
1 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel
2 teaspoons finely grated lime peel
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Combine carrots and 2 cups water in heavy large skillet. Add all remaining ingredients except parsley. If needed, add enough water to just cover carrots. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Boil just until carrots are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally, 8 to 9 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer carrots to medium bowl; cool. Boil cooking liquid in skillet until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Transfer to small bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover carrots and cooking liquid separately; chill.
  • Bring reserved cooking liquid to boil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots and boil until just tender and liquid is thickened to light syrup consistency, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle with parsley.

GARLIC ROASTED RAINBOW CARROTS



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Cleanup couldn't be easier with this recipe! Baby rainbow carrots are topped with chopped garlic and parsley and dotted with butter, then roasted in a foil packet! Serve right from the packet and toss the foil when done!

Provided by Kim's Cooking Now

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package rainbow baby carrots, cut in half lengthwise
nonstick heavy-duty aluminum foil (such as Reynolds Wrap®)
2 large cloves garlic, roughly chopped
½ tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon salted butter, cubed
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place carrots in the center of a sheet of aluminum foil. Top with garlic and parsley. Place butter cubes on top and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring up foil sides and pinch to close. Set foil packet on a sheet pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until carrots are soft, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 207.1 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

CITRUS PEACH CARROTS



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The bright flavors of lemon and peach balance the sweet earthiness of carrots in this delicious side. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound fresh baby carrots
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup peach preserves
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon orange juice
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup salted roasted almonds, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Place carrots and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain., In another microwave-safe bowl, combine the preserves, butter, orange juice, lemon zest and pepper. Cook, uncovered, on high for 30-45 seconds or until butter is melted. Pour over carrots; sprinkle with almonds and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CITRUS CARROTS



Citrus Carrots image

Carrots really lend themselves to the fresh tangy taste of orange juice, and this recipe couldn't be simpler to prepare.

Provided by TasteTester

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
1 lb carrot, sliced 1/4-inch thick on the diagnol
1 cup water (or enough to cover by one inch)
1/4 cup orange juice concentrate, thawed
2 tablespoons snipped chives
1 /. to 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place water and carrots into a saucepan. Heat to boiling, cover pan, and simmer on medium for about 7-8 minutes, or until carrots are tender-crisp. Drain carrots and transfer to a nonstick skillet.
  • Heat the butter on medium heat for one minute. Add the carrots and cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the thawed orange juice concentrate, salt and pepper. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until tender. Toss with the chives. Serve.

Tips:

  • Choose colorful carrots for a visually appealing dish. Varieties like Purple Haze, Atomic Red, Cosmic Purple, and Lunar White offer a range of colors and flavors.
  • Trim the carrots to remove the tops and any blemishes. Scrub them well to clean before slicing.
  • Use a sharp knife or mandoline slicer to thinly slice the carrots. This will help them cook evenly and quickly.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, or until they start to soften.
  • Add the orange juice, honey, lemon juice, and salt to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and the sauce has thickened.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley before serving.

Conclusion:

This citrus rainbow carrot recipe is a delicious and colorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its vibrant colors and tangy-sweet flavor, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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