Almond Carrots

13 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Ready In: 8 hr 30 min

“This was my grandmother's recipe. It is easy to make and goes great with any meal.” - by LADYEM

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

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Directions

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.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, blend oil, sugar, vinegar, almond extract and basil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved.
Pour the oil mixture over the carrot mixture. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight before serving cold.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (12 total)

Calories
145 cal
7%

Fat
9.3 g
14%

Carbs
15.4 g
5%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (13)

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JLFRAT

Jul. 24, 2003

"I was unsure at first when reading this recipe, but after making it and trying it, it was very yummy. The carrots tasted like candy. Yummy recipe and will make again. Just to note, my kids wouldn't..." See more eat them, but they barely tried them! (Ages 6, 3 & 3)"