Best Chilly Dilly Carrots Recipes

DILLED CARROTS

Steps:

• Peel carrots and cut into 3/4 inch thick sticks, 1 inch (2.5 cm) shorter than jar. To prepare pickling liquid,.
• combine vinegar, water and salt in a nonreactive Dutch oven.
• Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve salt. In each hot sterilized jar, place 3 clove garlic, 1 head dill, and 1/2 tsp (2 mL) pepper flakes.
• Pack carrot sticks into jars and place a.
• second head of dill on top.
• Pour boiling pickling liquid over carrots, leaving 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) headspace. Remove air.
• bubbles with a narrow rubber spatula or plastic knife.
• Add additional pickling liquid, if required, to maintain headspace.
• Wipe jar rims thoroughly with a clean damp cloth. Seal.

MAPLE DILL CARROTS

Steps:

• Place carrots in a skillet and pour in just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium heat; simmer until water has evaporated and the carrots are tender. Stir in butter, brown sugar, dill, salt, and pepper.

ROASTED CARROTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• If the carrots are thick, cut them in half lengthwise; if not, leave whole. Slice the carrots diagonally in 1 1/2-inch-thick slices. (The carrots will shrink while cooking so make the slices big.) Toss them in a bowl with the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Transfer to a sheet pan in 1 layer and roast in the oven for 20 minutes, until browned and tender.
• Toss the carrots with minced dill or parsley, season to taste, and serve.

PICKLED DILLY CARROTS RECIPE

Steps:

• Bring a small pot of water to a boil in which to blanch the carrots.
• Prepare 1 pint and a half jar, or 2 12-ounce jelly jars. Place lid(s) in a small pot of water and bring to the barest bubble to soften sealing compound.
• Peel carrots and trim to fit jars. Cut into thin sticks.
• When the water comes to a boil, drop in the carrots and cook for either 90 seconds if you plan on canning your pickles, or 3 minutes if you're making them as refrigerator pickles.
• When time is up, remove carrots from water and run under cold water to stop cooking.
• Combine vinegar, water and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Place spices and garlic cloves into the bottom of the jar or jars.
• Pack carrots sticks upright in jar(s).
• Pour the boiling brine over the carrots, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
• Tap jar(s) gentle to remove air bubbles.
• Wipe the rims and apply the lids and rings.
• If you're canning the pickles, process them for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.
• When time is up, remove jar(s) from canner and let cool.
• Sealed jars can be stored in a cool, dark place for up to one year. Refrigerator pickles should be placed in the fridge as soon as the jars are cool.
• Let pickles rest in pickling liquid for at least 48 hours before eating.

CARROT AND LENTIL CHILI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add lentils and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Stir in carrots, broth and seasonings. Cook, covered, on low 4-6 hours or until vegetables and lentils are tender. , Stir in crushed tomatoes; cook, covered, 30 minutes longer. Serve with avocados and, if desired, sour cream, red onion and additional paprika., Freeze Option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth or water if necessary.

HONEY DILL CARROTS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, cook carrots, covered, in about 2 inches of water for 10 to 12 minutes, or until tender but not mushy.
• Add honey and dill; stir until coated.
• Drain off any excess water; stir in butter to coat.
• *Note: I usually use bagged whole baby carrots because it's faster and easier. I also double or triple the recipe for family gatherings.