SMOKEY CANDIED CARROTS WITH WALNUT GREMOLATA

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Smokey Candied Carrots with Walnut Gremolata image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 pounds baby carrots, cleaned, washed and trimmed
1/3 cup smoked sugar or smoked maple syrup
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
1 cup Italian parsley leaves, chopped
2 teaspoons thyme leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the carrots: Place the carrots in a 10-inch saute pan. Add 1 1/2 cups water, the sugar or maple syrup and salt. Place the pan over high heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally with a rubber spatula to dissolve the sugar. Reduce the heat to medium-high and continue to simmer vigorously, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has thickened to a syrup and the carrots are fork tender, about 12 minutes. Stir in the butter. Remove from the heat and cool for 5 minutes before serving.
  • For the gremolata: Meanwhile, mix together the walnuts, parsley, thyme, lemon zest and salt in a medium bowl.
  • To serve, gently toss the carrots to coat them in the thickened syrup. Spoon them onto a platter and sprinkle with half of the gremolata. Serve the remaining gremolata on the side.

sertsho Lhazin
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I'm not a big fan of carrots, but these were actually really good. I liked the smokiness from the paprika and cumin. I would definitely make these again.


Erick Valdez
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These carrots were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would use less maple syrup and honey next time.


Andy Mendoza
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I made these carrots for my family and they loved them! They were a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


samantha sakran
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my carrots turned out mushy. I think I cooked them for too long.


lwaliira benard denis
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These carrots were a great side dish for my roasted chicken. They were smoky, sweet, and caramelized. The walnut gremolata was a nice addition.


Muhammad Muneeb Ahsan
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I loved the smokiness of these carrots. The paprika and cumin really gave them a nice flavor. I also liked the sweetness from the maple syrup and honey.


Soya Khan
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These carrots were really easy to make and they turned out great. I especially liked the walnut gremolata. I will definitely be making these again.


Kanakulya Hamza
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra garlic and ginger to give it more flavor.


Erwin Zamora
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These carrots were a little too smoky for my taste. I think I would use less paprika next time.


knox mongwe
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I followed the recipe exactly and the carrots turned out perfect. They were smoky, sweet, and caramelized. The walnut gremolata was a nice addition. I will definitely be making these again.


Ancient Society
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I'm not a big fan of carrots, but these were actually really good. The smokiness from the paprika and cumin was really interesting. I would definitely make these again.


Muzammil Abbasi
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These carrots were easy to make and turned out delicious. The smokiness from the paprika and cumin was a nice touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Dani Rebicek
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I made these carrots for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them. I especially liked the smokiness from the paprika.


Appiah Derrick
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These carrots were a hit at my dinner party! The smokiness from the paprika and cumin was perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the maple syrup and honey. The walnut gremolata added a nice crunch and freshness. I will definitely be making these agai