Sicilian Glazed Carrots
Serves 4
From Beekman 1802
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced 3/4-inch on the diagonal
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons julienne lemon zest
- 1/3 cup golden raisins
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat the oil over low heat. Add the garlic and cook until golden brown, about 1 minute. Add the red pepper flakes, and stir to combine.
- Add the carrots, water, sugar, and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the temperature slightly and cook rapidly until the liquid has evaporated, the carrots are tender and glazed, about 10 minutes. Add the lemon zest, raisins, and nuts and toss to combine.
Notes
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*Due to the different product brands you may find at your local grocery store and their varied nutritionals, we are unable to provide nutritional information for this recipe.