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

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.

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

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.

Almond carrot recipes are a healthy and delicious way to incorporate both nutrients and flavor to your meals. Incorporating almonds and carrots in your diet can not only improve your digestive system but also reduce the risk of heart disease, and certain cancers.

Benefits of Almonds

Almonds are not only tasty but equally packed with a range of health benefits. Here are some of the benefits of almonds:
Rich in Nutrients
Almonds provide a rich source of vitamin E, fiber, protein, magnesium, and healthy fats such as omega-3 fatty acids.
Promotes Weight Loss
Almonds are an excellent source of protein and fiber, promoting a feeling of fullness and reducing your overall calorie intake, thus supporting weight loss efforts.
Good for Heart Health
Almonds contain monounsaturated fats which help to increase good cholesterol levels in the body while reducing bad cholesterol, leading to a healthy heart.

Benefits of Carrots

Carrots are low in calories, and an excellent source of vitamins and fiber, providing numerous health benefits to your body.
Good for Vision
Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A, which is essential for healthy eyesight.
Reduces Risk of Cancer
Carrots contain a high level of antioxidants protecting cells from damage and reducing the risk of cancer.
Supports Weight Loss
A single cup of carrots contains only 50 calories and provides a feeling of fullness leading to reduced calorie intake.

Almond Carrot Recipes

There are various almond carrot recipes that you can easily prepare in your kitchen.
Almond Carrot Salad
This salad combines fresh and crispy carrot slices with almonds, creating a satisfying taste as well as providing a range of health benefits.
Almond Carrot Smoothie
A healthy and refreshing drink created through blending fresh carrots and almonds to create a nutritious drink to be enjoyed anytime.
Almond and Carrot Soup
A perfect recipe for cold and rainy days, this creamy soup is a perfect blend of almond and carrot flavors that will warm you up while providing essential nutrients.

Conclusion

Including almonds and carrots in your diet comes with numerous health benefits, as discussed above. With the addition of various almond carrot recipes in your meal options, you are not only treating your taste buds but also providing essential nutrients needed by your body for a healthy lifestyle.
Almond Carrots Recipes: Tips and Techniques for a Delicious and Nutritious Meal Whether you are looking for a side dish for your main course or a healthy snack, almond carrots recipes are an excellent choice. Carrots are a great source of vitamins and fiber, while almonds are high in protein and healthy fats. Combining them in a dish will not only give you a nutritious meal, but also a delicious and satisfying one. Here are some valuable tips to help you create the perfect almond carrots dish: 1. Choose fresh and high-quality ingredients The first step in making a great almond carrots recipe is selecting the best ingredients. Look for fresh, firm, and bright orange carrots that are free of cracks, blemishes, or soft spots. Also, purchase high-quality almonds that are plump, uniform in color, and have a rich nutty flavor. The fresher the ingredients, the better the taste and nutritional value of your dish. 2. Use a variety of cooking methods One of the best things about almonds and carrots is that they can be cooked in many different ways. Roasting, sautéing, steaming, or boiling are all great options, depending on your preference and the recipe you choose. Roasting, for instance, brings out the natural sweetness of the carrots and adds a crunchy texture to the almonds, while sautéing allows you to season and spice up the dish with herbs or garlic. 3. Don't overcook the carrots To preserve the nutrients and texture of the carrots, it's important not to overcook them. Ideally, they should be cooked until tender but still retain some of their natural crunchiness. Overcooking can result in mushy or bland carrots that won't hold up well in your dish. To ensure that the carrots are cooked evenly and to your liking, test them with a fork or knife after a few minutes of cooking. 4. Toast the almonds for added flavor Toasting almonds is an excellent way to bring out their nutty flavor and enhance the taste of your dish. Simply spread them on a baking sheet and bake for a few minutes until they are golden brown and fragrant. You can also toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally until they are lightly browned. Toasting will give your dish a nice crunch and add depth to the almond flavor. 5. Add a touch of sweetness Adding a touch of sweetness to your almond carrots recipe can help balance the flavors and make it more enjoyable to eat. A drizzle of honey, maple syrup, or brown sugar can do wonders for the dish, especially if you're serving it as a dessert or snack. However, be careful not to add too much sugar, as it can mask the natural flavors and nutrients of the carrots and almonds. 6. Incorporate other ingredients for variety While almond carrots make a delicious and nutritious combination, you can also experiment with other ingredients to add more variety and flavors to your dish. For instance, you can toss in some cranberries, raisins, or dried apricots for a sweet and tangy touch, or add some chopped herbs and spices for a savory twist. You can also mix in other vegetables such as broccoli, bell peppers, or zucchini for a colorful and nutritious salad. 7. Serve it hot, cold, or at room temperature Almond carrots can be served in many different ways, depending on your preference and the occasion. They can be served hot as a side dish for roasted chicken or grilled fish, cold as a refreshing summer salad, or at room temperature as a healthy snack. Whichever way you prefer, make sure to garnish your dish with some fresh herbs, chopped nuts, or a drizzle of olive oil for added flavor and texture. Conclusion: With these valuable tips, you are now ready to make the perfect almond carrots recipe that is not only healthy and nutritious, but also delicious and satisfying. Remember to choose fresh and high-quality ingredients, use a variety of cooking methods, toast the almonds for added flavor, add a touch of sweetness, incorporate other ingredients for variety, and serve it hot, cold, or at room temperature. By following these simple steps, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your family, friends, and guests.

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