Best Roasted Carrots With Pistachio Relish Recipes

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3-INGREDIENT ROASTED CARROTS WITH PISTACHIO PESTO



3-Ingredient Roasted Carrots with Pistachio Pesto image

Often unused carrot tops shine in a nutty pesto drizzled over sweet roasted carrots.

Provided by Molly Baz

Categories     Carrot     Pistachio     Basil     Side     Roast     Sauce     Spring     3-Ingredient Recipes     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds young carrots, trimmed, peeled, plus 1 cup coarsely chopped carrot tops
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup coarsely chopped roasted, salted pistachios, divided
2 cups (loosely packed) basil leaves, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss carrots with 2 Tbsp. oil, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast, tossing occasionally, until carrots are golden brown and tender, 25-35 minutes. Let cool.
  • Meanwhile, pulse 1/4 cup pistachios in a food processor until a coarse paste forms. Add carrot tops and 2 cups basil. Pulse until a coarse purée forms. Add remaining 1/2 cup oil and pulse until combined; season with remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper.
  • Transfer carrots to a platter. Drizzle with pesto, then top with basil leaves and remaining 1/4 cup pistachios.

CARROT AND PISTACHIO SLAW



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This salad is meant to be a side dish, but it would also be great as a condiment-for example, with roast lamb and pita.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup dried apricots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup shelled pistachios
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 pound carrots, peeled
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Add the apricots to a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a rapid simmer, then turn off the heat and let the apricots slightly soften, 3 to 5 minutes; strain and set aside.
  • Spread the pistachios on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until lightly browned and fragrant, 7 or 8 minutes; set aside.
  • Whisk the oil and vinegar in a medium bowl.
  • Shred the carrots on the large holes of a box grater. You can control the size of the shreds by changing the angle of the carrot; a more severe angle will create longer slices, whereas holding the carrot perpendicular to the holes will yield shorter, choppier pieces. Add the carrots and softened apricots to the dressing, season with salt and pepper and toss thoroughly to combine. Refrigerate the salad, covered, until the vinaigrette has been absorbed, up to 2 hours.
  • Chop the pistachios and add to the salad just before serving.

ROASTED CARROTS WITH YAJI SPICE RELISH



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A fragrant combination of dried spices and aromatics, yaji, also known as suya spice, is as ubiquitous as salt and pepper in homes across Northern Nigeria and West Africa more broadly. Often used to cure meats and finish other dishes, the spice blend is made depending on taste and access to ingredients, so the recipe can range from home to home and vendor to vendor. Common among blends is the addition of a warming chile powder, ground ginger (although fresh is used in some cases) and pulverized peanuts. Here, a basic yaji spice blend is incorporated into a fresh, piquant relish of scallions, lemon zest and juice as a finish to liven up roast vegetables.

Provided by Yewande Komolafe

Categories     vegetables

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 pounds carrots, scrubbed, cut into 3- to 4-inch pieces, halved lengthwise if thick
1/4 cup neutral oil, such as grapeseed or vegetable oil
Kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
1 (1½-inch) piece fresh ginger, scrubbed
1 cup thinly sliced scallions (from about 5 scallions)
2 lemons
1 tablespoon roasted peanut oil (optional)
1 tablespoon yaji spice (see Tip)
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup toasted unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Toss the carrots with 2 tablespoons oil, and season lightly with salt. Spread in an even layer on 2 baking sheets and roast until vegetables are tender and caramelized in spots, about 40 minutes, rotating sheet pans once halfway through the cooking process.
  • As the carrots roast, make the relish: Grate the ginger into a large bowl and add the sliced scallions. Zest 1 lemon over the bowl, and squeeze in the juice from 1½ lemons. (Reserve the other half for serving.) Stir to combine. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Stir in the roasted peanut oil (if using), the yaji spice, paprika and parsley. Stir to combine,then taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  • While the vegetables are still warm, gently toss in the large bowl to coat with the relish. Transfer to a platter, and scatter the toasted peanuts over the top. Serve with reserved lemon half, if you like.

SPICED CARROTS WITH PISTACHIOS



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Satisfy everyone during the holidays with this side that mixes carrots with pistachios and raisins. It's gluten free, vegan and vegetarian, too. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds carrots, cut into sticks
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup pistachios

Steps:

  • Place carrots in a large saucepan; add 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside. , In the same pan, combine the butter, brown sugar, pie spice, salt and pepper; cook and stir until butter is melted. Add carrots, raisins and pistachios; cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until glazed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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