Carrots and cranberries are two vegetables that are not often paired together, but they make a surprisingly delicious combination. The sweetness of the carrots is balanced by the tartness of the cranberries, and the two flavors complement each other perfectly. This dish is also very easy to make, and it can be served as a side dish or as a main course.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
WHIPPED CARROTS WITH CRANBERRIES
Margie Haen of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin sends her special dish with an obvious fall feel. The buttery texture and sweetness of cranberries and brown sugar make this a great addition to Thanksgiving turkey.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place 2 in. of water in a small saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain. , Place carrots in a food processor; add the butter, brown sugar, ginger and salt. Cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl; stir in cranberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 288mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CRANBERRY-GLAZED CARROTS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Cook 1 1/2 pounds thinly sliced carrots in a skillet with 2 tablespoons olive oil until beginning to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups no-sugar-added cranberry juice, 3/4 teaspoon cumin and a pinch each of cinnamon and salt. Simmer, stirring, until tender and glazed, 25 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
CARROTS AND CRANBERRIES
A very quick way to make fresh carrots into a tasty side dish. Even kids will like this.
Provided by myvallie
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Carrots
Time 27m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put carrots and cranberries into a microwave-safe dish. Mix chicken broth, butter, and brown sugar together in a bowl; drizzle over the carrot mixture and stir to coat.
- Cook in microwave on High for 4 minutes.
- Continue cooking in microwave until carrots are tender, about 8 minutes more; cool at room temperature for 5 minutes and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 149.2 mg, Sugar 25.5 g
GLAZED CRANBERRY CARROTS
Although this is a wonderful way to use leftover carrots and cranberry sauce, I often find myself making it specifically for Thanksgiving dinner. -Mary Ann Gilbert, Cincinnati, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside., In the same pan, combine the cranberry sauce, butter, brown sugar, lemon juice and salt. Cook and stir until cranberry sauce is melted and mixture is smooth. Add carrots; stir to coat. Heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 400mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
WHIPPED CARROTS WITH CRANBERRIES
Found the original of this slightly tweaked recipe in the 2008 cookbook, Taste of Home Dinner on a Dime.
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Low Protein
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place carrots in a steamer & steam for 15-20 minutes until tender, then drain.
- Place carrots in a food processor (or be ol' fashioned & put 'em in a bowl & go at 'em with a hand-held masher!), then add the butter, brown sugar, ginger & salt. Cover & process until smooth.
- Transfer to a serving bowl & stir in the cranberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.6, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 225.9, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 9.1, Protein 1.2
GLAZED CARROTS AND CRANBERRIES WITH PECANS
Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Cranberries and pecans add a sweet flavor to this no-mess carrot side - ready in 10 minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Cook carrots as directed on package. Stir in cranberries and pecans.
Nutrition Facts : Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 1 g
WHIPPED CARROTS
Make and share this Whipped Carrots recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CoffeeMom
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wash the carrots and peel and trim ends.
- Cut the carrots in half and place in a large saucepan with enough water to cover them. Add salt and bring to a boil.
- Cook until tender.
- Drain the carrots and place them in a mixing bowl. Add milk, butter and nutmeg. Beat with an electric beater until smooth.
WHIPPED CARROTS AND PARSNIPS
Nutty carrots! Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.
Provided by Linda
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Carrots
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add carrots, cover partially, and simmer 5 minutes. Add parsnips, and cover partially. Simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well.
- Return vegetables to saucepan, and stir over medium heat until any excess moisture evaporates. Transfer to food processor. Add butter, and process until smooth. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Can be made 4 hours ahead. Rewarm over low heat, stirring often. Transfer to bowl. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 151.8 mg, Sugar 9.5 g
Tips:
- For a smoother texture, use a food processor or blender to whip the carrots.
- If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just thaw them before using.
- You can add other ingredients to the whipped carrots, such as chopped nuts, seeds, or herbs.
- Serve the whipped carrots immediately, or store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Whipped carrots with cranberries are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a new side dish to try, give whipped carrots with cranberries a try. You won't be disappointed!
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