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Italian-style Carrots Recipe

My ex-wife’s parents came to the US from southern Italy. Through 14 years of Saturday picnics, Sunday dinners, and holiday meals, I learned the basics of Italian cooking from them. Here’s a carrot recipe that uses balsamic vinegar and garlic to create a flavorful dish your kids will love.

Single parent tip: cook more than you need and save the leftovers for another meal during the week. Though if your kids are like mine, don’t be surprised if the carrots get eaten as an after-school snack!

Recipe:

Take 1/2 pound baby carrots. Cut lengthwise into 1/4 inch matchstick pieces (I usually halve each carrot, then halve the thick ones again). Boil in salted water until tender, but still firm. The marinade will make them softer, so don’t overcook.

Drain the carrots and put in a bowl. Mash two garlic cloves by pressing on them with your hand, peel them, and bury them in the carrots. Add 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, some salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Pour olive oil to cover the carrots. Stir.

Let this marinade a few hours! Stir occassionally to help the flavors meld. The bowl can sit out on the kitchen counter (room temperature.) My daughter always adds more balsamic vinegar, and she’s half Italian, so I’m good with that. Just find the taste you like. You can make these in the morning and let them sit all day. Serve them cold with the meal. Leftovers go in the fridge.

Buon appetito!

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February 22nd, 2008 Posted in food recipes | Tags: carrots, cooking, Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking, food, healthy cooking, healthy meal plans, healthy recipes, Italian food, Italian recipe, recipe, single dad, single father | one comment