Honey Glazed Carrots
Duration: 35 minutesDelicious carrots with a tasty honey glaze.
Utensils
- Skillet or saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) carrots, peeled and sliced into coins
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the sliced carrots to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften.
- Stir in the honey and lemon juice, coating the carrots evenly.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Transfer the honey glazed carrots to a serving dish and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot as a side dish.
Carrot and Chickpea Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing
Duration: 10 minutesA delicious salad with a tasty dressing.
Utensils
- Large bowl
- Small bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shredded carrots, chickpeas, chopped fresh parsley, and chopped fresh cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
- Toss the salad until well coated with the dressing.
- Serve the carrot and chickpea salad immediately, or refrigerate for later.
Curried Carrot Soup
Duration: 45 minutesUnique and especially delicious.
Utensils
- Large pot
- Immersion blender or blender
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened.
- Stir in curry powder and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add chopped carrots and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth, then return to the pot.
- Stir in coconut milk and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Ladle the curried carrot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Serve hot.