Best Almond Carrots Recipes

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ALMOND BABY CARROTS



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Carrots and almonds come together in this easy side dish that's ready in 15 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg (16 oz) fresh baby carrots
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons amaretto
Dash salt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In 1 1/2-quart microwave-safe casserole, combine carrots and 1/4 cup water; cover. Microwave on HIGH for 7 to 10 minutes or until tender, stirring once halfway through cooking. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, cook almonds in medium saucepan over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently. Add cooked carrots, butter, amaretto and salt to saucepan; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until most of liquid is evaporated, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1/2 Cup, Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 5 g

CARROTS WITH ALMOND PURéE



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Steal chef Sean Rembold's restaurant move: Use one ingredient-carrots-two ways.

Provided by Sean Rembold

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup whole blanched almonds
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon white wine vinegar
Pinch of sugar
Kosher salt
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 small carrots, scrubbed, 2 thinly sliced lengthwise, 2 thinly sliced crosswise
2 tablespoons olive oil
12 small carrots, scrubbed
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Combine almonds and oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook, swirling often, until almonds are just golden, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer almonds to a blender; let almonds and oil cool. Pulse almonds until finely chopped. With motor running, slowly add cooking oil, vinegar, sugar, and 1/4 cup water and process, adding water as needed, until just thinner than peanut butter; season with salt.
  • Bring vinegar, sugar, coriander, salt, and red pepper flakes to a boil in a small saucepan; reduce heat and simmer, stirring, until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Add carrots and let cool.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots; cook, turning often, until golden and tender, 5-8 minutes. Add garlic and butter; cook, tossing, until garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon almond purée onto plates and top with pickled carrots, sautéed carrots, cilantro, mint, and sesame seeds.

ALMOND HONEY CARROTS



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Make and share this Almond Honey Carrots recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Vegetable

Time 18m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 carrots (about 1-1/2 lb/750 g)
3/4 cup chicken stock or 3/4 cup vegetable stock
2 tablespoons liquid honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Peel carrots; slice on the diagonal.
  • In large saucepan, bring carrots, stock, honey, salt, pepper and nutmeg to boil.
  • Cover and cook over medium heat until almost tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Uncover and cook over high heat, stirring often, until liquid is almost evaporated yet carrots are glazed and still moist, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in almonds and butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.2, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 230.1, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 10.3, Protein 2.4

CARROTS IN ALMOND SAUCE



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Here's an easy way to add elegance and flavor to a plain vegetable. The combination of tender carrots and crunchy nuts is different and delightful. Plus, the touch of dill lends just the right "zip". -Carol Anderson, Salt Lake City, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound carrots, julienned
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, cook carrots in a small amount of water until crisp-tender; drain. Transfer to a serving bowl and keep warm. , In the same pan, saute onions in butter until tender. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into onions. Add bouillon, dill and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in almonds. Pour over carrots; stir to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ALMOND CARROTS



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This was my grandmother's recipe. It is easy to make and goes great with any meal.

Provided by LADYEM

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 8h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds carrots, sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 small green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan with enough water to cover, boil carrots until tender but crisp. Remove from heat, drain, and place in a medium bowl with onion and pepper.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, blend oil, sugar, vinegar, almond extract and basil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved.
  • Pour the oil mixture over the carrot mixture. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight before serving cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 44.4 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

ALMOND-TOPPED CARROTS



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Here's a different way to cook carrots. It's a nice addition to a fancy meal and jazzes up an everyday dinner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds carrots, julienned
2 cups water
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup butter, melted
6 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Dash pepper
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring carrots and water to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Add the raisins, butter, honey, lemon juice, ginger and pepper. , Place in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until the carrots are tender. Sprinkle with almonds before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ALMOND BABY CARROTS RECIPE



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Provided by nperry1006

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bag fresh baby carrots
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons amaretto
Dash salt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In 1 ½ quart microwaveable casserole, place carrots and ¼ cup water; cover. Microwave on High 7 to 10 minutes or until tender, stirring once halfway through cooking. Drain. Meanwhile, cook almonds in medium saucepan over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently. Add butter, amaretto, salt and cooked carrots to saucepan; mix well. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until most of liquid is evaporated, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with parsley.

ALMOND - TOPPED CARROTS



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds carrots
2 cups water
0.5 cups golden raisins
0.5 cups butter
6 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
0.5 teaspoons ground ginger
1 dashes pepper
0.5 cups slivered almonds

Steps:

  • In a sausepan, bring carrots and water to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until crisp tender - drain.
  • Add raisins, butter, brown sugar, lemon juice, ginger and pepper.
  • Place in greased 2-quart baking dish. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until the carrots are tender. Sprinkle with almonds before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

PANKO-ALMOND-CRUSTED PORK MEDALLIONS WITH CARROTS



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Panko bread crumbs and chopped almonds make the perfect crust for this pork tenderloin dish. Serve with baby carrots and salsa and get ready to take a bow.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pork tenderloin (1-1/2 lb.), cut crosswise into 6 pieces
1/3 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
1/4 cup salsa
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup sliced almonds, finely chopped
3 cups baby carrots

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425ºF.
  • Pound meat to 1/2-inch thickness. Mix mayo and mustard in medium bowl until blended. Reserve 3 Tbsp. mayo mixture; mix with salsa. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Combine bread crumbs and nuts in pie plate. Dip meat, 1 piece at a time, in remaining mayo mixture, then crumb mixture, turning to evenly coat both sides of each piece with each mixture. Place on foil-covered baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 15 min. or until done (145ºF). Meanwhile, bring 1-1/2 qt. water to boil in medium saucepan. Add carrots; cook 5 to 7 min. or until tender.
  • Remove meat from oven; let stand 3 min. Drain carrots. Serve with meat and salsa mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 26 g

HONEY ALMOND CARROTS



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Colorful carrots brighten tables any time of year, especially when accented with nuts and honey. They are also loved by the entire family, at least at my house.

Provided by Annacia * @Annacia

Categories     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 - carrots (about 1-1/2 lb/750 g)
3/4 cup(s) chicken stock or 3/4 cup vegetable stock
2 tablespoon(s) liquid honey
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper
1/4 teaspoon(s) nutmeg or to taste
1/4 cup(s) sliced almonds
2 tablespoon(s) butter

Steps:

  • Peel carrots; slice on the diagonal.
  • In large saucepan, bring carrots, stock, honey, salt, pepper and nutmeg to boil.
  • Cover and cook over medium heat until almost tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Uncover and cook over high heat, stirring often, until liquid is almost evaporated yet carrots are glazed and still moist, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in almonds and butter.

PANKO-ALMOND-CRUSTED PORK MEDALLIONS WITH CARROTS



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Panko bread crumbs and chopped almonds make the perfect crust for this pork tenderloin dish. Serve with baby carrots and salsa and get ready to take a bow. Read MoreRead Less

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pork tenderloin (1-1/2 lb.), cut crosswise into 6 pieces Stop & Shop - 1 lb For $3.99 thru 05/14
1/3 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise Walgreens - $2.99 thru 05/16
2 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
1/4 cup salsa
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup PLANTERS Sliced Almonds, finely chopped
3 cups baby carrots Shaw's - 1 lb For $1.29 thru 05/14

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425ºF.
  • Pound meat to 1/2-inch thickness. Mix mayo and mustard in medium bowl until blended. Reserve 3 Tbsp. mayo mixture; mix with salsa. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Combine bread crumbs and nuts in pie plate. Dip meat, 1 piece at a time, in remaining mayo mixture, then crumb mixture, turning to evenly coat both sides of each piece with each mixture. Place on foil-covered baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 15 min. or until done (145ºF). Meanwhile, bring 1-1/2 qt. water to boil in medium saucepan. Add carrots; cook 5 to 7 min. or until tender.
  • Remove meat from oven; let stand 3 min. Drain carrots. Serve with meat and salsa mixture.

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