Tag: carrots

Sweet and Spicy Air Fried Carrots

Sweet and Spicy Air Fried Carrots

I love roasted carrots, so these air fried carrots have become my new favorite side dish.  These carrots have the same caramelized delicious flavor you get from slowly roasting carrots in the oven and yet they take only 10-15 minutes to prepare. Ingredients: 1 pound 

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Tortellini and Vegetable Soup

This soup is loaded with vegetables, but it is so delicious you won’t even realize it.  I used tortellini stuffed with chicken and prosciutto, but you can use any type of tortellini you enjoy. Ingredients: 1 medium onion chopped 1 garlic clove minced 4 carrots 

Lime Honey Glazed Salmon with Lime Mint Carrots and Parsnips and Lemon Pepper Parmesan Potato Wedges

Lime Honey Glazed Salmon with Lime Mint Carrots and Parsnips and Lemon Pepper Parmesan Potato Wedges

I love salmon and the glaze on this salmon has the perfect springy flair.  I paired this with broiled carrots and parsnips with a lime mint sauce and lemon pepper parmesan potato wedges. 

Ingredients:

Salmon-

2 pounds salmon filet

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons lime juice with zest

2 tablespoons agave nectar

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Carrots and Parsnips

1 pound carrots and parsnips peeled and thinly sliced

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Salt to taste

Lime and Mint Sauce

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 packet monk fruit sugar/truvia

½ teaspoon ground coriander

¼ teaspoon ground cumin

1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 tablespoons fresh mint chopped

Lemon Pepper Parmesan Potatoes

2 russet potatoes cut into wedges

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon pepper

1 tablespoon fresh shredded parmesan

Directions:

  1. Salmon Glaze– Mix the olive oil, lime juice and zest, agave nectar, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl. 
  2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.  Line a 9×13 baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with olive oil spray.  Place the salmon skin side down on the aluminum foil.
  3. Spread half of the glaze over the salmon.
  4. Roast the salmon for 20 minutes.  Then pour more glaze over the salmon and roast for another 20-25 minutes until the salmon is pink and flaky.
  5. Carrots and Parsnips– Add to a bowl with olive oil and salt.  Spread the carrots and parsnips out on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.  Broil for 10 minutes.  Mix ingredients for lime and mint sauce in a small bowl.  Transfer carrots and parsnips to a medium bowl and pour sauce over cooked carrots. 
  6. Lemon Pepper Parmesan Potatoes– Cut potatoes into wedges and transfer to a medium bowl.  Rinse with cold water and drain at least twice.  Then gently pat potatoes with a towel or paper towel to dry.  Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning shaking the bowl to coat all potatoes.   Air fry at 375 for 15-20 minutes shaking the basket at least once.  transfer potatoes to a container and sprinkle parmesan while they are still warm. 
  7. Enjoy the glazed salmon, carrots and parsnips, and potatoes for a delicious dinner. 
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Carrots, Butternut Squash, and Pomegranates

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Carrots, Butternut Squash, and Pomegranates

I love Brussels sprouts roasted and this recipe is insanely delicious.  The sweet squash and carrots mixed with red onions topped with chili powder, pomegranate molasses, and fresh pomegranate seeds makes this a side dish you won’t forget. Ingredients: 1 pound Brussels sprouts stems removed 

Orange Chicken, Carrots, and Broccoli

Orange Chicken, Carrots, and Broccoli

If you are craving orange chicken without the sodium this dish is packed with flavor and loaded with vegetables. Ingredients: 6-7 boneless skinless chicken tenders 1/2 onion sliced ½ cup orange juice ½ cup orange marmalade (or jam) 4 teaspoons reduced sodium soy sauce 2 

Marinated Steak with Garlic Potatoes and Ranch Roasted Vegetables

Marinated Steak with Garlic Potatoes and Ranch Roasted Vegetables

We love steak and I think it always tastes better when it has time to marinate before grilling.  I paired this steak with roasted potatoes and vegetables. If I managed to prepare this meal in the aftermath of my second COVID vaccine while suffering from chills, aches, exhaustion, and headaches I know you can do it too

Ingredients:

Steak-

2 sirloin steaks approximately 2 ½ pounds

4 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon brown sugar

4 cloves garlic minced

Potatoes-

6 red potatoes

1/8 cup olive oil

2 cloves garlic minced

1 tablespoon fresh parsley

Dash of sea salt

Roasted Vegetables-

2 cups baby carrots cut in half, broccoli, cauliflower

1/8 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons ranch seasoning

Directions:

Steak

  1. Whisk olive oil, sugar, garlic, and balsamic vinegar. 
  2. Marinate steak in a container or zip lock bag for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  3. Grill 5-6 minutes per side.
  4. Let rest 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Potatoes

  1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.  Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Cut potatoes in fourths.
  3. Put potatoes in a small bowl.
  4. Toss potatoes with olive oil and garlic.
  5. Spread potatoes out in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake potatoes 45-60 minutes flipping potatoes a few times with a spatula while cooking. 
  7. Sprinkle with fresh parsley

Vegetables

  1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.  Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Add vegetables to a small bowl.  Toss with olive oil.  Sprinkle with ranch seasoning and mix to ensure all vegetables get seasoning and olive oil. 
  3. Spread vegetables out in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake 15-20 minutes.
Carrot Hummus

Carrot Hummus

I love to eat veggies with hummus! I saw this recipe and thought, “Why not?” it will help me add more carrots to my diet. OMG! At first bite I was addicted. I have been making at least 2-3 batches of this carrot hummus a