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Braised Saffron Carrots

These braised saffron carrots are tossed in a buttery saffron and sherry vinegar sauce for an easy Spanish-inspired side dish.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Calories: 237 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds smallish carrots preferably a mixture of orange, yellow, and maroon, fresh as can be
  • sea salt
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil (depending on how decadent you’re feeling)
  • A good pinch saffron threads
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • freshly ground pepper

Instructions

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  1. Trim and peel the carrots if you like. Leave the carrots whole or, if they’re quite thick, halve them lengthwise. Place them in a medium saucepan with 1 1/2 cups water and a little sea salt and bring to a boil. Cover and boil gently over medium heat until the carrots are al dente rather than completely tender through and through, 8 to 12 minutes. Drain the carrots and pat them dry. (You can set them aside at room temperature for a while if need be.)
  2. Just before serving, warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the carrots and cook gently, turning occasionally, for 3 minutes. Add the saffron and sherry vinegar and cook for 2 minutes, turning the carrots once or twice. Add the butter, cover the skillet, and let stand off the heat for 5 minutes.
  3. Season the braised saffron carrots with salt and pepper and serve immediately or at room temperature.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 237kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 158mg (7%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4to 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 237

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 237kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 158mg 7%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 11g 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.