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

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