QUICK Sweet and Sour CARROTS Recipe, a tasty, fast, and economical side dish to make in a pan, without an oven, perfect to accompany meat, fish, and cheese.
Sweet and sour carrots are a simple, tasty, and incredibly versatile side dish. It’s a super quick recipe, ready in less than 15 minutes, perfect to serve hot or cold. The carrots cooked in a pan are flavored with a mix of vinegar and sugar, giving them that typical irresistible sweet and sour taste, with an intense yet delicate aroma.
This preparation is ideal for accompanying meat dishes, aged cheeses, or fish dishes. It’s also a perfect side dish for summer because it can be prepared in advance and enjoyed cold: actually, after a few hours of resting in the fridge, the flavor becomes even richer.
The sweet and sour carrots cooked in a pan are also great to preserve for a few days: they keep well in the refrigerator inside a closed container, ready to enjoy whenever you want. A simple traditional dish that never goes out of style that you can enrich with spices, herbs, or other vegetables.
Perfect for those looking for a light, healthy, and tasty side dish, with few ingredients and a procedure that’s beginner-proof. An economical recipe but with a big impact, to always keep on hand!
Join me in the kitchen today for sweet and sour carrots.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 3 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 1.1 lbs carrots
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or balsamic)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic
- pepper
- salt
- mint
Steps
Clean the carrots, peel them and cut them into thin rounds or sticks, as you prefer.
Place them in a pan with a drizzle of oil and, if you like, a crushed clove of garlic. Let it brown for a couple of minutes.
Add the apple cider vinegar and immediately after the sugar. Stir well to lightly caramelize.
Adjust with salt and pepper, add the mint leaves: cover and let it cook on medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, until the carrots are tender but still slightly crunchy.
Turn off the heat, remove the garlic if used, and let it cool. You can serve the sweet and sour carrots warm or cold. Add chopped parsley or mint for a fresh touch.
Bon appétit
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QUICK Sweet and Sour CARROTS Recipe
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) QUICK Sweet and Sour CARROTS Recipe
How long do sweet and sour carrots last?
They last in the fridge for 3-4 days in an airtight container.
Can I use wine vinegar or balsamic instead of apple cider vinegar?
Yes, certainly! Wine vinegar is perfect for a more delicate flavor.
Can they be served cold?
Absolutely yes! They are excellent both hot and cold, also ideal to take to the beach or to the office.
Can they be frozen?
No, it’s not recommended to freeze them: the texture of the carrots changes.
Can I add other vegetables?
Sure! Red onions, zucchini, or bell peppers are great additions.
