Best Carrots With Nutmeg Cardamom Recipes

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ROASTED CARROTS WITH CARDAMOM BUTTER



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Roasting these carrots with only a bit of butter and some cardamom gives them a rich, nutty flavor that belies how healthy they are. A single serving gives you over 600 percent of the daily recommendation for vitamin A!

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories     Low-Calorie Mediterranean Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 teaspoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon salt
2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices

Steps:

  • Position rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 450F.
  • Combine butter, oil, cardamom and salt in a medium bowl. Add carrots and toss well to coat. Spread evenly on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast the carrots, stirring twice, until tender and golden, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 430.6 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

CARDAMOM CARROTS



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"These slightly sweet carrots with a hint of cardamom go over big whenever I serve them. They're particularly nice at holidays," says field editor Joan Hallford of North Richland Hills, Texas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds carrots, cut into 2-inch julienned strips
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water, carrots and salt to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. , In a large skillet, combine the butter, brown sugar, cardamom and orange zest. Cook and stir over medium heat for 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Add carrots; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 395mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

HONEY-CARDAMOM GLAZED CARROTS



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Mmmm! Honey and Cardamom is such a pleasant combination. These carrots make an excellent side dish to my Roasted Chicken with Curry Leaves and Spices.

Provided by Love6381

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups carrots, sliced
6 cups cold water
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon honey
3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Bring carrots in salted water to a boil and cook until just before done. Strain and place in ice water (skip the ice water if serving immediately).
  • Before serving, melt butter in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add carrots to heat through and finish cooking.
  • Add honey and cardamom, toss, adjust salt and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.3, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 251.1, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 7.3, Protein 0.7

CARROTS WITH NUTMEG & CARDAMOM



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An easy way to perk up steamed carrots. You can adjust the amounts of nutmeg and cardamom to suit your tastes. My Grandmother made these when I was a kid in the 1950's, except she had to peel and cut the carrots. I cheat and use packaged "baby" carrots.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Vegetables

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb packaged "baby" carrots
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cardamom
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Steam or boil carrots until desired doneness. Drain and return to pan.
  • 2. Add butter, stirring until melted.
  • 3. Sprinkle with nutmeg and cardamom. Add salt, if needed. Stir well and serve.

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