Spicy Mexican Carrots Recipes

SPICY CARROTS

While the entree cooks, fix a speedy stovetop side dish of Spicy Carrots. "After my sister brought the carrots to a family gathering, my husband begged me to asked for the recipe," recalls Dawn Flanigan of Westville, Ohio. Folks who like horseradish will enjoy the tangy-sweet combination. "It tastes too good to be so quick and easy," Dawn Assures. "I use baby carrots to save time, but regular carrots can be sliced into sticks instead," she adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Spicy Carrots image

Steps:

Place carrots in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and keep warm. , In the same pan, melt butter; stir in the sugar, horseradish and parsley. Add the carrots, salt and pepper; stir gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Ingredients

3-1/2 cups fresh baby carrots
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
Salt and pepper to taste

MEXICAN HOT CARROTS

I'm from Southern California. You can not find a restaurant that does not have these hot carrots. Being on the East Coast now, I have had to come up with my own version to duplicate the hot carrots of home.

Provided by lili619

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Carrots

Time 8h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

Mexican Hot Carrots image

Steps:

Place the carrots in a saucepan with enough water to cover and cook over medium heat until nearly boiling, 7 to 10 minutes. Immediately drain the carrots and set aside to cool.
Divide the cooled carrots into two 1-quart glass jars. Alternate layers of onion and jalapeno peppers atop the carrots until the jars are full.
Mix the liquid from the jalapeno peppers and the vinegar in a saucepan; bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Remove from heat and pour the liquid into the jars until full. Seal the jars with lids. Place the jars in the refrigerator until cold, at least 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 1.1 g, Sodium 39.5 mg, Sugar 5 g

Ingredients

6 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 (16 ounce) jar sliced jalapeno peppers, with liquid
2 onions, thinly sliced
1 cup vinegar

TAQUERIA-STYLE SPICY PICKLED CARROTS

Zanahorias en escabeche are those delish tangy, spicy carrots served alongside your favorite dishes at taquerias. They are easy to make and delicious to add to take your tacos, tortas, or any Mexican dishes. This is not a canning recipe, so keep them in the fridge. Refrigerate them for up to 4 weeks.

Provided by Buckwheat Queen

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled Pickled Vegetable Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Taqueria-Style Spicy Pickled Carrots image

Steps:

Whisk vinegar, water, and sea salt together in a small saucepan. Bring to a low boil over medium-high heat, reduce heat, and simmer until salt is completely dissolved, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
Peel carrots and cut them into 1/2-inch diagonal slices. Cut onion into quarters. Cut each quarter into 3 strips. Cut stems off jalapenos and cut each jalapeno into 6 strips. Slightly crush each garlic clove.
Warm oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, add carrots, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes. Add bay leaves, peppercorns, oregano, and cumin seeds. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add onion, jalapenos, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and fragrant but not soft, about 15 minutes.
Place vegetables in a 24-ounce wide-mouth canning jar. Pour in the cooled vinegar mixture until liquid reaches 1 inch from the top. Pour olive oil on top and secure the lid. Allow to cool to room temperature. The carrots are ready to serve after 1 hour but best after sitting for 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 335.2 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

Ingredients

1 cup white vinegar
1 cup water
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
¾ pound carrots
1 small yellow onion
6 medium fresh jalapenos
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 large bay leaves
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

MEXICAN STYLE HOT PICKLED CARROTS

These are the hot carrots like you get in Mexican restaurants. They are positively addictive. I usually make a batch and share with a friend or neighbor. This recipe comes from a restaurant in San Diego called Alta Vista. It was owned and run by a woman named Mary Sargent. Her loyal customers were saddened when she closed her doors and retired, but at least we are able to make these delicious carrots.

Provided by dawnie2u

Categories Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 8 cups, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Mexican Style Hot Pickled Carrots image

Steps:

Put carrots in a large 3 or 4-quart pot. Add warm water and bring to a boil over high heat.
Boil for 5 minutes and then remove from heat.
To pot, add the peppers, onions, oregano, garlic, vinegar, bay leaves and salt.
Let cool for 2-3 hours. Put in jars and place in refrigerator. These will keep for a week after opening jar.
Can also be kept in airtight containers in refrigerator.
Makes 8-9 cups.

Ingredients

2 lbs carrots, peeled and sliced on the diagonal (1/4 inch thick)
2 yellow onions, peeled and sliced
1 1/2 quarts warm water
7 ounces whole canned jalapeno peppers, with liquid
1 tablespoon dried oregano
6 whole garlic cloves
2 cups cider vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon salt