Almond Carrots

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

Submitted by LADYEM
Published on June 18, 2020
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 pounds carrots, sliced

  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 small green bell pepper, cut into thin strips

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • ¼ 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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

145 Calories
9g Fat
15g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 145
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Sodium 44mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 1g 1%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 27mg 2%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 200mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.