Caramelised Carrots & Onions |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Superhealthy, low fat Ingredients:
500 g carrots, peeled and cut into long chunks |
50 g butter |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
8 red onions, peeled and quartered with root intact |
3 sprigs thyme |
1 tablespoon soft brown sugar |
3 tablespoons red wine |
1 tablespoon good-quality balsamic vinegar |
Directions:
1. Blanch carrots in a pan of boiling salted water for 3 mins, drain well and pat dry.
2. In a large pan, melt the butter and oil.
3. Fry the carrots, onions and thyme over a low heat for 30 mins until golden.
4. Stir in the sugar and red wine and bubble for a few mins to boil off the alcohol.
5. Add the vinegar; continue to cook until syrupy, about 5 minutes
6. Remove the sprigs of thyme and serve.
7. Make up to 2 days ahead, stored in a covered container.
8. Tip back into a pan and reheat or use a microwave.
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