When the weather turns chilly, there's nothing quite like a warm and comforting dish to chase away the cold. Creamed onions and carrots, a classic side dish made with simple, wholesome ingredients, is sure to hit the spot. This creamy, flavorful dish is easy to make and can be paired with a variety of main courses. Whether you're looking for a comforting weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at your next dinner party, creamed onions and carrots are sure to please everyone at the table.
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CREAMED ONIONS AND CARROTS
Preparing this side dish a day ahead of time gives the pleasant flavors time to meld, plus it makes the holiday itself easier on me!-Ardis Rollefson, Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, bring water to a boil. Add onions; boil for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; peel and set aside. , In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add the cream, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in carrots and onions. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 30-40 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CARAMELISED CARROTS & ONIONS
The perfect caramelised carrots to accompany any roast - try them alongside your Christmas turkey
Provided by Cathryn Evans
Categories Dinner, Side dish, Vegetable
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Blanch carrots in a pan of boiling salted water for 3 mins, drain well, then pat dry. In a large pan, melt the butter and oil, then fry the carrots, onions and thyme over a low heat for 30 mins until golden.
- Stir in the sugar and red wine and bubble for a few mins to boil off the alcohol. Add the vinegar, then continue to cook until syrupy, about 5 mins. Remove the sprigs of thyme and serve. Make up to 2 days ahead, stored in a covered container. Tip back into a pan and reheat or use a microwave.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.15 milligram of sodium
OVEN-ROASTED CARROTS AND ONIONS
The dry heat of the oven caramelizes the natural sugars in vegetables, which brings about an amazing depth of flavor. Baby carrots vary in size depending on time of year and where they are grown, so check for doneness after 30 to 40 minutes.
Provided by Bren
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Onion
Time 55m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk oil, vinegar, parsley, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl with a fork. Add carrots and turn to coat. Pour carrots onto the prepared sheet pan and nestle onions and garlic between them. Drizzle any remaining oil over the onions using a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven until vegetables are soft and cooked through, turning after about 25 minutes, about 45 minutes total.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 381.6 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
CREAMED CARROTS, RECIPE FROM THE TITANIC (SHIP - NOT THE MOVIE)
Make and share this Creamed Carrots, Recipe from the Titanic (Ship - Not the Movie) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mimi Bobeck
Categories Vegetable
Time 6m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Peel and slice carrots.
- Cook, covered, in a small amount of water over medium heat until tender. Drain.
- In a medium size skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat.
- Sauté onions in butter until tender.
- Stir in flour, salt, pepper and sugar; cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and starts to boil.
- Pour over cooked carrots and stir to coat.
CREAMED CARROTS
"A true comfort food, this dish showcases tender carrot slices basking in a luscious cream sauce," shares Sue Davis from Wausau, Wisconsin.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring carrots and broth to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain carrots. Drizzle with cream sauce and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 297mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CREAMED ONIONS & CARROTS
This is an old-fashioned dish but the addition of wine & mustard makes it rather luxurious! It can be made up to 3 days in advance.
Provided by CountryLady
Categories Onions
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For easy peeling, cut stem from onions; cook in boiling water for 5 minutes.
- Drain, rinse under cold water& slip out of their skins.
- Melt butter in a large heavy bottomed frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add onions& cook, uncovered, stirring often, for 5 minutes; sprinkle with sugar.
- Continue to cook, stirring often, until golden- about 2 or 3 minutes.
- Stir in broth, wine, garlic& bay leaf, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
- Partially cover& boil gently for 5 minutes.
- If any of the carrots are thicker than your baby finger, slice them lengthwise.
- Add carrots to the frying pan& continue cooking, stirring often until the onions can be easily pierced with a knifepoint, about 25 minutes.
- Remove the lid,& boil over high heat, stirring often, until the liquid is reduced to a glaze, from 12- 15 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf.
- If you aren't using right away, pour into storage container, cover& refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Whisk cream& mustard together in a small bowl& stir into onion/carrot mixture.
- Cover& cook over medium heat, stirring often, until mixture comes to a boil.
- Uncover& simmer, stirring often, until the cream is reduced& coats the onions, about 2 minutes.
- Season to taste& sprinkle with parsley.
CREAMED CARROTS
Give plain carrots a saucy makeover with our recipe for Creamed Carrots! Cream cheese and chives make for a whole new way to love carrots. We bet even the kids will eat these tasty and flavorful Creamed Carrots!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Vegetable Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings, 1/2 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring carrots and broth to boil in large skillet on medium-high heat; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 8 to 10 min. or until carrots are crisp-tender.
- Uncover; simmer 8 to 10 min. or until most the broth is cooked off and carrots are tender.
- Remove from heat. Add cream cheese; stir until melted. Sprinkle with chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 140 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g
CARROTS AND ONIONS AU GRATIN
This is my mother-in law's recipe. She serves it at Christmas time and it is delicious. If you are looking for ways to get your family to eat more vegetables try this out!
Provided by JENEMMA
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Onion
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place carrots and onions in a pot with enough lightly salted water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes, or until tender but firm. Drain, and spread 1/2 the carrots and onions in a baking dish. Cover with 3/4 cup cheese, layer with remaining carrots and onions, and top with remaining cheese.
- In a saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter and mix in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk until thickened, and season with salt and pepper. Pour over the carrots, onions, and cheese in the baking dish.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small pot, and mix in bread crumbs. Sprinkle evenly in the baking dish.
- Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bubbly and lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 33.8 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 436.4 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
Tips:
- Choose the right onions and carrots. For the best flavor, use sweet onions, such as Vidalia or Walla Walla, and young, tender carrots.
- Slice the onions and carrots thinly. This will help them cook evenly.
- Sauté the onions and carrots until they are softened. This will bring out their natural sweetness.
- Add the cream, milk, or broth. The amount of liquid you add will depend on how thick you want the sauce to be.
- Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. Common additions include garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme.
- Simmer the sauce until it has thickened. This will usually take about 15 minutes.
- Serve the creamed onions and carrots over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes. They can also be used as a side dish for chicken, fish, or beef.
Conclusion:
Creamed onions and carrots is a simple but delicious dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover vegetables, and it is also a budget-friendly meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a creamy, flavorful dish that will be a hit at your next meal.
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