Caramelised Carrots & Onions
Savor the sweet and savory flavors of this caramelized carrot and onion recipe, perfect for a side dish that will impress your guests. Tender carrots and red onions are cooked to golden perfection, enhanced with a hint of thyme, sugar, red wine, and balsamic vinegar for a rich and syrupy finish. This dish is a delightful balance of flavors that will elevate any meal. Prepare in advance to easily reheat and serve whenever you desire.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 500g carrots , peeled and cut into long chunks
- 50g butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 8 red onions , peeled and quartered with root intact
- 3 sprigs thyme
- 1 tbsp soft brown sugar
- 3 tbsp red wine
- 1 tbsp good-quality balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Blanch carrots in a pan of boiling salted water for 3 mins, drain well, then pat dry. In a large pan, melt the butter and oil, then fry the carrots, onions and thyme over a low heat for 30 mins until golden.
- Stir in the sugar and red wine and bubble for a few mins to boil off the alcohol. Add the vinegar, then continue to cook until syrupy, about 5 mins. Remove the sprigs of thyme and serve. Make up to 2 days ahead, stored in a covered container. Tip back into a pan and reheat or use a microwave.
Cook Time
40M
Prep Time
PT15M
Yield
Serves 8
Nutrition
- Calories: 129 calories
- Fat Content: 7 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 4 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 15 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 13 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 3 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 2 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.15 milligram of sodium
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