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Almond Carrots

By: LADYEM 
"This was my grandmother's recipe. It is easy to make and goes great with any meal."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
8 Hrs 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds carrots, sliced
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 small green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan with enough water to cover, boil carrots until tender but crisp. Remove from heat, drain, and place in a medium bowl with onion and pepper.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, blend oil, sugar, vinegar, almond extract and basil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved.
  3. Pour the oil mixture over the carrot mixture. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight before serving cold.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 145 | Total Fat: 9.3g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by MAEVEN6   view full review
Great recipe and so easy. I leave out the almond extract as often as I add it.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by MAKENZIE   view full review
Delicious!! My 3 year old even thought so:)
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by JLFRAT   view full review
I was unsure at first when reading this recipe, but after making it and trying it, it was very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by LAURIEH3   view full review
A different way to serve carrots! Very tasty would definatley make again!
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2003 by Adriana   view full review
I didn't care for this too much. It seemed like it would be tasty because I love carrots and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2003 by DEBBIEMOGG   view full review
I made this recipe for my daughters wedding and it was a hit. The greatest part is that you...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by DEBORAH-O   view full review
It's a special taste. I'm not crazy about it but my husband loved it. Make sure you cook the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2005 by k-lub   view full review
For this past Thanksgiving, everything went well with the Almond Carrots (as directed above)....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2003 by learning2cook   view full review
Wasnt sure what to expect but the flavours and the crunchiness of the veggies were great...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2004 by TARAPORTEE   view full review
Interesting. The taste was unique, not in bad way, but I can't say that it is something that...

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