Carrots and Caramelized Onions

Carrots

Carrots are this week’s Good Friends Good Food vegetable.  I love them because they are so versatile.  This recipe is a favorite way to prepare them for me.  Though this is certainly a carrot dish, the caramelized onions are what makes it special.

It does take some time to prepare this side dish because the onions have to cook slowly to caramelize.  However, it is quick and easy to assemble.  While it has to cook close to an hour, it just requires stirring occasionally.

Carrots with Caramelized Onions Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper
1/4 tsp Fennel Seeds
3 Tbsp Butter
2 Large Onions, peeled, cut into six pieces with stem end intact (approx 2 c.)
Carrots, peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces, 16 oz.
1 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped

Directions

Firstly, combine salt, pepper, and seeds in a small bowl.  In large, non-stick skillet, melt 2 Tbsp butter.  Add onions and half of salt mixture.  Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden, about 30-35 minutes.  Add carrots and remaining butter and salt mixture.  Cook, stirring occasionally, until carrots are softened and golden, about 20 minutes.  Remove from heat.  Lastly, stir in parsley and serve.

Good Friends Good Food

Be sure to also check out what other members of our cooking group have prepared this week.  Below are links to their blogs.

Ellen

Kayte

Margaret’s Carrot Cake

Nancy

Peggy’s Candied Carrots and Yams

Ulrike’s Carrot Risotto

In Conclusion

If you are interested in other vegetables cooked by our group, see my page, Vegetables with Good Friends, Good Food.

It so happens that this recipe rolls out on the first day of 2021, a brand new year!   Because 2020 was very challenging, I think just about everyone hopes that the new year brings a reset to better times.  Wishing you and your family a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!