Vichy Carrots with Caramelised Onions

Glazed carrots in orange syrup served with sweet, tangy balsamic-style caramelised onions for a flavorful vegetarian side dish.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1184.2 kcals 1184.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 128.5 grams 128.5 grams
Fat 77.2 grams 77.2 grams
Protein 3.8 grams 3.8 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
25
g
Brown Sugar
for carrots
37.5
g
Brown Sugar
3 tbsp for onions
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
50
g
Unsalted Butter
for carrots
25
g
Unsalted Butter
for onions
Fruits
1
piece
Orange
juice and zest only
NutsSeeds
1
g
Salt
to taste
1
g
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
15
ml
Vegetables
150
g
Carrots
peeled, sliced and blanched
1
piece
Onion
finely sliced

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Melt the butter in a small frying pan for the Vichy carrots.
  • Add 25g brown sugar and heat until it begins to caramelise.
  • Stir in the orange juice and zest and reduce until it reaches a syrup consistency.
  • Toss the blanched carrots into the syrup and mix well.
  • Heat the oil and 25g butter in a separate frying pan.
  • Add the sliced onions and cook until softened.
  • Add 37.5g brown sugar and heat until melted and caramelised.
  • Stir in the red wine vinegar.
  • Serve by placing carrots on a warm plate and spooning the onions over them.