Balsamic Baby Carrots

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Southern Living magazine- Gloria Pleasants

Serves 6 people

Categories: vegetables- carrots

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 lb. baby carrots
  • 2 large shallots, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium-size red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • Garnish: fresh Italian parsley sprig

Directions

  1. Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a 3-quart saucepan; add carrots, return to a boil, and cook 4 minutes. Remove from heat; drain well.
  2. Sauté shallots and bell pepper in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in carrots, vinegar, and next 3 ingredients, and cook 4 to 5 minutes or until liquid is reduced and vegetables begin to glaze. Remove from heat; stir in chopped parsley. Garnish, if desired.)

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