Best Cajun Crudite Recipes

Crudite with Infused Olive Oil and Balsamic image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
2 cloves garlic
1 anchovy fillet, optional
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
Pinch red pepper flakes
2 strips lemon zest
2 strips orange zest
Assorted vegetables for dipping, such as sugar snap peas, bell peppers, blanched asparagus, steamed artichokes

Steps:

1. Coarsely chop and mix together the rosemary, thyme, garlic and anchovy, if using. Sprinkle in the salt and mash into a slightly chunky paste using the flat part of the knife. Place in a small pot with the olive oil and warm over low heat until fragrant and sizzling, about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
2. Warm the vinegar, sugar, pepper flakes and zests in another small pot over low heat, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved and the vinegar is steaming, 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
3. Transfer the oil and vinegar into separate small serving dishes and serve with assorted vegetables for dipping.

Crudites with Balsamic Dip image

Provided by Bob Blumer - Host of Surreal Gourmet and Glutton for Punishment

Categories main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 shallot, minced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 Belgian endives, separated
1 red pepper, membranes and seeds removed, sliced into 1/4-inch strips
1 fennel bulb, trimmed, cored and sliced into bite-size pieces
1 bunch radishes, trimmed
1 cup teardrop tomatoes, stemmed