Roasted Carrots With Almonds And Olives Recipes

FIVE-SPICE ROASTED CARROTS WITH TOASTED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Arrange one oven rack at the top and one at the bottom of the oven. Place a baking sheet on the bottom rack and heat the oven to 425 degrees.
• In large bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons olive oil with the five-spice powder, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the carrots and toss to coat. Transfer carrots to the hot baking sheet and arrange in an even layer and roast, on the bottom rack, until the carrots are tender and browned all over, 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
• While carrots are roasting, toast almonds on a separate baking sheet, on the top rack, until golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes. Allow to cool, then finely chop and transfer to a large bowl or serving platter. Add the chives, vinegar, ginger and remaining olive oil to the almonds, and season with salt. Add roasted carrots and toss to coat. Serve hot.

GLAZED CARROTS WITH ALMONDS

Steps:

• Cook 2 pounds carrots (cut on an angle into 1 1/2-inch pieces) in salted boiling water until crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes; drain. Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup sliced almonds, 3 sliced garlic cloves and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; cook, stirring, until toasted, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Add the carrots, 2 tablespoons each maple syrup and white wine vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to the skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until glazed, 4 to 5 minutes. Toss the almond mixture with 2 tablespoons each chopped chives and parsley; season with salt. Sprinkle over the carrots.

EASY, MAPLE ROASTED CARROTS WITH OLIVES + ALMONDS + MINT

Steps:

• Cook the balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat for 10 - 15 minutes or until reduced by half and slightly thick.1/2 Cup - Balsamic Vinegar
• Preheat the oven to 400°F
• Wash, dry and peel carrots(if not using rainbow carrots). Cut carrots in half lengthwise so that the carrots are about 1/2 inch thick across. If using larger carrots, you may need to cut cut carrots in half again (to make quarters). Toss them in olive oil, salt and pepper and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.1 Pound - Carrots1 Tbsp - Olive oilPinch - SaltPinch - Black Pepper
• Drizzle carrots with maple syrup and cook in oven. After 10 minutes, flip carrots and cook another 5 minutes or until a deep golden brown.2 Tbsp - Maple Syrup
• In a small oven proof dish, bake almonds in the oven alongside the carrots for 5-10 minutes. Checking every 3 minutes until golden brown. Once light brown, remove from oven and set aside.2- 3 Tbsp - Sliced Almonds
• Pit and chop olives, place in a small bowl. Stir in lemon zest and olive oil. Set aside.1/4 Cup - Castelvetrano Olives1 Tsp - Lemon Zest1 Tsp - Olive Oil
• Chop mint and set aside.1 - Tbsp Fresh Mint
• Arrange carrots on a serving dish, top with chopped olives, almonds, mint and finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
• Serve with love and enjoy! :)

MAPLE ROASTED CARROTS WITH CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Set the oven to 170° C / 340° F fan forced (or 190° C / 375° F no fan) and line one large baking tray (or two smaller ones) with baking paper.
• Trim the green tops off the carrots (you can make pesto out of them or add them to soups) and cut carrots into halves lengthwise.
• Coat cranberries in 1 tbsp of maple syrup and mix in orange zest.
• In a separate bowl, combine olive oil, 3 tbsp maple syrup, harissa paste, thyme leaves (about 1 tbsp), garlic, salt and a good pinch of black pepper.
• Coat dry carrots in the maple and harissa mixture (keep any leftovers) and space them out on a large baking tray,. If you have a large tray, place cranberries at the other end, if not use two separate trays.
• Roast for about 20-25 minutes, until carrots are tender and the exterior slightly caramelized and cranberries are soft and jammy. If cranberries are done sooner, remove them from the tray with a spatula and set aside. If you have any leftover carrot marinade, apply it with a brush again half way through the baking time.
• Toast almonds lightly in a hot pan until lightly browned and fragrant.
• Place roasted carrots and cranberries on a large serving platter. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and fresh thyme or finely chopped carrot tops (but go easy on them as they taste bitter).

ROASTED CARROTS WITH ALMONDS AND OLIVES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the carrots, shallots, and orange peel in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and spread out in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast until the carrots and shallots are fork tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• 2. Smash the olives using the bottom of a heavy skillet and remove the pits.
• 3. Transfer the roasted carrots to a platter and top with the olives and almonds. Garnish with coarse sea salt. Serve with chardonnay or merlot.
• Per serving: Calories 309
• Total Fat 23.5 g
• Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
• Protein: 4 grams
• Total Carbohydrates: 22 grams
• Sugar: 11 grams
• Fiber: 5 grams
• Cholesterol 0 mg
• Sodium 1165 mg