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At holiday meals and potluck suppers, sweet-and-sour baby carrots are a hit. This recipe packs a punch of flavor with the addition of cinnamon and lemon zest.

by Lynn Wells
Sweet and Sour Carrots

Yield: 8 servings.

1 pound raw baby carrots (or 4 cups), cut lengthwise
1 small Vidalia onion, sliced very thin
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
½ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup canola oil
½ cup apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon Worcestershire, or to taste
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
Zest from one lemon (plus more for garnish)

Wash carrots and place in a saucepan. Add 1 cup of water and cook on medium heat until carrots are crisp-tender. Drain and place in a glass mixing bowl. Add the sliced onions and toss.

In a medium saucepan, whisk together the tomato paste with all of the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 5 minutes. Pour hot marinade over the carrot mixture, cover, and refrigerate for 24 hours, stirring occasionally.

Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a serving dish and serve as a cold side salad. Garnish with additional lemon zest if desired.

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This story was published on Oct 23, 2017

Lynn Wells

Lynn Wells

Lynn Wells is a personal chef with more than 20 years of experience in the food and hospitality industry and a degree in Nutrition Management from UNCG.