Greek Carrots Recipes

ROASTED CARROTS AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Toss potatoes and carrots in a large bowl with olive oil. Add honey, lemon zest, salt, oregano, and pepper; toss to coat. Spread onto a large rimmed baking sheet.
• Roast in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 45 minutes.

ROASTED CARROTS WITH TURMERIC AND CUMIN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Cut the carrots in half lengthwise and crosswise. If the carrots are fat at one end, cut the fat half in half again lengthwise, so that the pieces are more or less equal in thickness. Place in a large bowl and toss with the olive oil, salt and pepper, and thyme leaves.
• Heat a heavy baking sheet in the oven for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the oven and place the carrots on it in one layer. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring the carrots every 10 minutes. They should be slightly caramelized and tender.
• While the carrots are in the oven place the cumin and coriander seeds in a mortar and pestle and grind. Add the soft butter, turmeric and Aleppo pepper or chili powder and stir with the pestle until well amalgamated. Transfer to a large pan.
• Remove the carrots from the oven when done and add to the pan with the spice butter and the mint. Toss together, taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve from the pan or transfer to a platter.

ARAKAS LADEROS (GREEK STEWED PEAS)

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a pot and sauté the onion until translucent and soft.
• Add the garlic and sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
• Add the fresh or frozen peas (no need to thaw) and stir for 2 minutes.
• Add carrots (and potato if added) and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Add tomato purée and water, reduce heat and simmer until cooked, for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more water if necessary, especially if adding the potato.
• Five minutes before the end add the parsley and dill and mix.
• Serve with Greek feta which is a must for all "ladera" dishes and crusty bread to mop up the delicious sauce.

GLAZED CARROTS

Steps:

• Place carrots into a large saucepan, pour in enough water to reach depth of 1 inch, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer carrots until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
• Melt butter in the same saucepan; stir brown sugar, salt, and white pepper into butter until brown sugar and salt have dissolved. Transfer carrots into brown sugar sauce; cook and stir until carrots are glazed with sauce, about 5 more minutes.

SIMPLE ROASTED CARROTS RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat your oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the sliced carrots in a large mixing bowl, and add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil (about 2 tbsp or so.) Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Toss to combine.
• Transfer the carrots to a baking pan, making sure to spread them well in one single layer.
• Roast in the heated oven for 20 to 30 minutes or until tender and slightly caramelized. Check part-way through and turn carrots over to get even color on both sides.)
• Remove from oven. Transfer the roasted carrots to a serving bowl. Here, you can add flavor to your liking. To follow the recipe, season with turmeric and harissa spice blend. If you like, add a little minced garlic and a splash of lime juice. Toss to combine. Garnish with fresh parsley.

GRILLED CARROTS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Heat the grill to medium-high heat, 400 F to 425 F.
• While the grill is heating up, trim the leafy tops and any fibrous ends of the carrots. Wash and peel the carrots, patting them with a paper towel to dry. You can cut big carrots in half lengthwise if thick enough to still be at least 1/2 to 3/4-inch thick.
• Place a single layer of carrots in a baking dish and coat lightly with olive oil.
• Sprinkle the oiled carrots with the desired amount of salt and pepper, then season with rosemary and thyme.
• Once the grill is heated, place the carrots on the grill (cut-side down if cut in half lengthwise) and cook covered until the carrots develop grill marks, about 7 to 8 minutes per side.
• Once flipped, you will know when the carrots are done when both sides are seared (or they begin to brown) and can be pierced with a fork with a soft crunch in the middle.

ROASTED CARROTS WITH FETA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Wash and peel the carrots.
• If your carrots are large cut them in half lengthwise.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the carrots out evenly on the sheet.
• In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, honey, water, garlic and salt and pepper and pour on top of the carrots.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes stirring halfway through. Serve immediately.

BEST ROASTED GREEK POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a small bowl, mix together spices. Set aside.
• Place potato wedges in a large lightly-oiled baking dish (I used this one) and sprinkle with the spice mix. Toss potatoes together briefly to evenly distribute spices.
• In a bowl, whisk together chopped garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and broth. Pour into baking dish with potatoes.
• Cover the baking dish with foil and place in the 400 degree F-heated oven for 40 minutes.
• Remove from oven briefly. Uncover and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on the potato wedges. Return to oven uncovered to roast for another 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are cooked through and have turned a nice golden brown with a little crust forming.
• If needed, to add more color, you may place the dish under the broiler for 3 minutes or so, watching carefully.
• Remove from oven. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy!

GREEK STYLE PEAS-ARAKAS LATHEROS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a medium sized pot.
• Sauté onions until soft. Add carrots and potatoes and sauté 3-4 minutes more.
• Add peas and heat and mix until all peas are covered in the olive oil.
• Add the tomato, dill, pepper and a half teaspoon salt. Add enough hot water so that the peas are covered just a bit (about ¼ cup).
• Mix well and bring to a boil. Then lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes, until peas are soft and water is gone-they should only be left with the olive oil.
• Serve at room temperature with feta and bread. Add salt as needed.

MOROCCAN-SPICED ROASTED CARROTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Add carrots to the baking sheet and drizzle with oil, salt, paprika, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, and cayenne (optional), and toss well to combine.
• Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and slightly browned. Serve hot as is, or with tahini, Za'atar, or our Zesty Dill Yogurt Sauce. These would also make a delicious addition to our Ultimate Mediterranean Bowl.
• Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Not freezer friendly. Reheat in a 350 F (176 C) oven, in the microwave, or on the stovetop over medium heat until hot.

CUMIN-ROASTED CARROTS WITH GREEK YOGURT

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the carrots on a baking sheet and drizzle with the oil. Sprinkle with the cumin and salt and toss well. Spread out in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast until tender, about 40 minutes, shaking pan halfway through the cooking time.
• 2. Place the carrots on a platter, sprinkle with the parsley and top with the yogurt.

GREEK CARROTS

Steps:

• Melt butter in frying pan. Add scallions and cook to opaque. Add carrots, spices, vermouth, and water. Cover and cook for 25 minutes on a low flame.