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Honey Glazed Radishes and Carrots with Raisins, Mint, Ricotta Salata

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This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Carrot Recipe
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tinymango's Notes: This is a simple dish. It is the sort of thing that I like to make when winter's brashness begins to slip away and segue into the gentle spring time. I would reccommend serving this either...
This is a simple dish. It is the sort of thing that I like to make when winter's brashness begins to slip away and segue into the gentle spring time. I would reccommend serving this either slightly warm or room temperature.

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Serves 4, as a side dish

1 cup baby carrots Ask a question about this ingredient

1 cup radishes, ends trimmed Ask a question about this ingredient

2 tablespoons unsalted butter Ask a question about this ingredient

2 tablespoons honey Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon dark brown sugar Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 teaspoon salt Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4 cup crumbled ricotta salata Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon fresh mint, chiffonade Ask a question about this ingredient

2 tablespoons raisins Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4 cup water Ask a question about this ingredient

Place carrots,radishes, butter, honey, sugar, water, salt and pepper in a small pot over medium-low heat and allow to come to a simmer. Allow to simmer until liquid is reduced by 1/2 and vegetables are almost tender throughout,about 10 minutes.
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Add raisins, cover loosely and cook about 5 more minutes, or until raisins are plump and tender.
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Garnish with ricotta salata and mint. Serve. A garnish of mache, baby lettuces or microgreens are also a lovely accompaniment.
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2 Comments on Honey Glazed Radishes and Carrots with Raisins, Mint, Ricotta Salata

AntiquarianCooks added about 1 year ago

This recipe is excellent: it's peppery but balanced, and I'd never thought of cooking radishes! It was a little sweet for me though. I'd scale back on the honey and sugar, and possibly the raisins as well. It's awesome though!