Fancy Fleur-Spiced Carrots
Posted on May 13 2024
These Fleur-Spiced Carrots with Hazelnuts are a show-stopping side dish bursting with floral-tart flavor and vibrant color. Butter, lemon, and a touch of mustard create a rich sauce that’s enhanced by Curio’s signature Fleur Spice, while toasted hazelnuts add a delightful crunch. Perfect for showcasing baby carrots or market-fresh varieties, this recipe makes a memorable addition to any table — from casual dinners to special occasions.
Fancy Fleur-Spiced Carrots
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Category
Side Dish
Servings
4-5
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15-17 minutes
Calories
160
Author:
Curio Kitchen
This recipe comes from Spencer Murdoch, our production supervisor, who’s spent years in restaurant kitchens. He gives carrots an all-star treatment with a buttery sauce and plenty of Fleur Spice that adds jewel-like color and floral-tart flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots
- ¼ cup minced shallots (about 1 small)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon grainy / coarse Dijon mustard
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½ teaspoon sea salt, more to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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2½ teaspoons Fleur Spice
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Freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup toasted, chopped hazelnuts
- Minced parsley or carrot tops, for garnish
Directions
- Prep the carrots Scrub and peel the carrots. Trim off the stem and root ends, then cut them on the diagonal into ⅛-inch thick slices.
- Transfer the carrot slices to a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Add the shallots and butter plus ½ cup water. Set the pan over medium-high heat. When the water boils, reduce the heat, cover the pan, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove the pan lid and test the carrots — they should be tender but not mushy. If they’re not tender, cover again and simmer for another minute or two.
Add the mustard, salt, lemon juice, and about half of the Fleur Spice to the pan; stir to mix through the sauce. Taste and add more salt or lemon if needed.
Transfer the carrots to a serving dish. Sprinkle a big pinch of black pepper over them, followed by the remaining Fleur Spice. Mound the hazelnuts on top of the carrots and sprinkle on a generous pinch of minced parsley or carrot tops.
Recipe Note
Notes: This recipe is lovely made with just-harvested, baby carrots: cook them whole in a skillet (instead of sliced and in a saucepan) with a lid. Toasted walnuts or almonds can be substituted for hazelnuts.
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