Best 8 Sweet N Tangy Carrots Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that will add a pop of color and flavor to your meal? Look no further than sweet n tangy carrots! This classic dish is a perfect blend of sweet and sour flavors, and it's sure to be a hit with the whole family. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both delicious and nutritious.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET-AND-SOUR CARROTS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Halve 1 pound carrots lengthwise and cut into 3-inch pieces; steam until tender, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, simmer 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1 smashed garlic clove and a pinch of salt until syrupy, about 3 minutes. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes. Season the carrots with salt and drizzle with the sweet-and-sour sauce. Top with chopped parsley.

SWEET 'N TANGY CARROTS



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Categories     [Vegetables]

Number Of Ingredients 1

[Simplot Simple Goodness Parisian Carrots,Canola oil,Butter,Brown sugar, packed,Dijon mustard,Salt,White pepper, ground,Parsley, fresh, chopped]

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Toss frozen carrots in canola oil. Spread on a sheet pan and roast until tender, 15-18 minutes.
  • Melt the butter in a large sauté pan. Add the brown sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir over low heat until well blended. Add the roasted carrots back into the pan and toss to coat thoroughly. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

SWEET AND TANGY CARROTS



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A sweet tangy glazed carrots side that may be prepared ahead whether for a weeknight dinner, or your holiday table!

Provided by Jenny from Not Entirely Average

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 cups carrots (sliced into coins and cooked )
1/2 cup green pepper (chopped fine)
1/2 cup sweet or Spanish onion (chopped fine)
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (may be original or whole grain)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (10) ounce can condensed tomato soup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F IF SERVING SAME DAY.
  • Butter a 2 quart casserole dish. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked carrots, the chopped green pepper, and the chopped onion. Stir to combine. Set aside.
  • In a medium non-stick sauce pan, combine the remaining ingredients and whisk over medium heat until the mixture is well combined and bubbling. Reduce heat and add carrot mixture. Stir to combine.
  • Simmer over VERY LOW HEAT, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes.
  • Add the thickened carrots to the buttered casserole dish. IF BAKING IMMEDIATELY, place in oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the mixture is hot and bubbly and a thin crust has formed over the top. IF MAKING AHEAD, allow mixture to cool completely before adding the thickened carrots to the buttered casserole dish. Cover and refrigerate until ready to heat. Pull from fridge 30 minutes before heating in a preheated 350°F oven for 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Serve the sweet and tangy carrots hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 149 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 80 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 17 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

SWEET 'N' TANGY CARROTS



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Make and share this Sweet 'n' Tangy Carrots recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Courtly

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs carrots, sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place carrots in large saucepan; sprinkle with salt and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
  • Return carrots to the pan; add brown sugar, butter, mustard and pepper. Cook and stir over low heat until well coated. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with a slotted spoon.

SWEET 'N' TANGY CARROTS



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With an irresistible brown sugar-mustard sauce, these simple simmered carrots bring bright flavor and color to the table. -Paula Zsiray, Logan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds carrots, sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place 1 in. of water, carrots and salt in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain., Return carrots to pan; add the brown sugar, butter, mustard and pepper. Cook and stir over low heat until well coated. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 257mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SWEET AND SPICY CARROTS



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Sweet and spicy! Very different!

Provided by Ursula

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (16 ounce) packages baby carrots
1 cup orange juice
¼ cup honey
½ cup apricot preserves
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Mix carrots and orange juice in a large saucepan; bring to a boil, place a cover on the pan, reduce heat to low, and cook at a simmer until carrots are tender-crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain carrots, reserving 1/4 cup of the orange juice.
  • Return carrots and reserved juice to the pan and place over medium heat. Stir honey, apricot preserves, Dijon mustard, butter, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper with the carrots and juice; cook and stir until sugar dissolves completely and the carrots are glazed and tender, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 330.8 mg, Sugar 28.6 g

SWEET 'N' TENDER CARROTS



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Barbara Schindler of Napoleon, OH uses lemon-lime soda to really perk up the flavor of carrots. This bright side-dish is fast, hands-off, and notes Barbara, "it's a great way to get your children to eat carrots."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
5 cups frozen sliced carrots
1 cup lemon-lime soda
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the carrots, soda, sugar, salt and pepper. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 7-10 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

AIR FRYER SWEET AND SPICY ROASTED CARROTS



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These tender and roasted carrots cooked in the air fryer can be on your table in less than half an hour. Tossed in a honey-butter sauce and sprinkled with your choice of fresh basil, chives, or just salt and pepper.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 serving cooking spray
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon hot honey (such as Mike's Hot Honey®)
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
½ pound baby carrots
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray the basket with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Combine butter, honey, orange zest, and cardamom in a bowl. Remove 1 tablespoon of the sauce to a separate bowl and set aside. Add carrots to the remaining sauce and toss until all are well coated. Transfer carrots to the air fryer basket.
  • Air fry until carrots are roasted and fork tender, tossing every 7 minutes, for 15 to 22 minutes. Mix orange juice with reserved honey-butter sauce. Toss with carrots until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 206.4 mg, Sugar 14.6 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right carrots: Look for carrots that are firm, smooth, and have a bright orange color. Avoid carrots that are limp, shriveled, or have blemishes.
  • Peel and cut the carrots: Peel the carrots using a vegetable peeler. Cut them into 1-inch pieces or your desired shape.
  • Use a variety of cooking methods: You can boil, steam, roast, or stir-fry the carrots. Each cooking method will give the carrots a slightly different flavor and texture.
  • Add flavorings: Season the carrots with salt, pepper, garlic, herbs, or other spices. You can also add a splash of lemon juice or vinegar to brighten up the flavor.
  • Serve warm or cold: Sweet and tangy carrots can be served warm or cold. They are a great side dish for roasted chicken, fish, or pork.

Conclusion:

Sweet and tangy carrots are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you are looking for a simple side dish or a more adventurous main course, there is a sweet and tangy carrot recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful dish, give sweet and tangy carrots a try.

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