Best Spicy Carrots With Parsley And Cilantro Recipes

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SPICY CARROTS WITH PARSLEY AND CILANTRO



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This delicious vegetable recipe is a great side dish for entertaining because you can serve it warm, at room temperature or even slightly chilled. And it goes with almost any main course, from beef to chicken to fish. MAKE AHEAD: The carrots can be prepared early in the day and kept at room temperature or refrigerated. From Anissa Helou and the Couscous Chronicles, Food and Wine, March 2005.

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs carrots, quartered lengthwise, then halved crosswise
4 garlic cloves, halved
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt
2 tablespoons sliced blanched almonds

Steps:

  • In a large, deep skillet, cover the carrots and garlic with water and bring to a boil. Cook over moderately high heat until the carrots are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and let cool; discard the garlic.
  • In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, cilantro, paprika and crushed red pepper. Season the dressing with salt. Add the carrots, toss to coat and sprinkle the almonds on top. Serve warm, at room temperature or slightly chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.3, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 81.9, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 5.6, Protein 2

BUTTERED CARROTS WITH PARSLEY



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Serve these rich and flavorful carrots with our Salt-Roasted Red Snapper.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 pounds (6 or 7 medium) carrots, scrubbed and peeled
Coarse salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the carrots into 3-by-1/2-by-1/8-inch pieces. Fill a large saucepan with water; bring to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons salt. Blanch carrots until they start to soften but are still firm, about 2 1/2 minutes. Transfer to a colander; rinse under cold water; set aside.
  • In a large skillet set over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the blanched carrots, and toss in the butter to coat. Cook carrots until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the parsley, and season with salt and pepper. Serve.

ROASTED CARROTS WITH CILANTRO-WALNUT PESTO



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Lightly baked and lightly flavored, this carrot dish uses cilantro, walnuts, olive oil, garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese and basil. -Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup olive oil
1 pound medium carrots, halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Pulse the first 6 ingredients in a small food processor until finely chopped. Continue processing, gradually adding oil in a steady stream. Drizzle carrots with herb mixture; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Roast, stirring occasionally, until tender, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 17g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 102mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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