Tía Rosa and Ruth Eichner's Sweet-and-Sour Carrots

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
32%
Tía Rosa and Ruth Eichner's Sweet-and-Sour Carrots
45 min.
8
163kcal

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Discover the delightful combination of flavors in Tía Rosa and Ruth Eichner's Sweet-and-Sour Carrots, a vibrant and colorful side dish that will elevate any meal. This recipe is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a great choice for various dietary needs, but it also boasts an incredible balance of sweetness and tanginess that is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Imagine tender, perfectly cooked carrots mingling with juicy green bell peppers and sweet yellow onions, all bathed in a luscious, homemade sweet-and-sour dressing. The marriage of cider vinegar, sugar, and rich tomato puree creates a sauce that is both tangy and sweet, perfectly complementing the natural flavors of the vegetables.

Serving this dish at your next gathering will surely impress your guests and add a pop of color to your table. Whether it's a cozy family dinner or a festive holiday celebration, these Sweet-and-Sour Carrots will not only be a hit with adults but will also delight the little ones. Plus, with just 163 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free!

Prepare this dish ahead of time and allow the flavors to meld together in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving, ensuring a refreshing, crisp finish. Dive into this mouthwatering recipe, and bring a taste of traditional American cooking to your table!

Ingredients

  • pounds carrots peeled
  • 0.8 cup apple cider vinegar 
  •  bell pepper green cut into 1-inch squares
  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  • teaspoon ground mustard 
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • cup tomato purée 
  • teaspoon worcestershire sauce 
  •  onion yellow cut into 1-inch wedges

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Boil the whole carrots until tender, then cut into 1/2-inch rounds. Steam the bell peppers and onions until tender.
  2. Combine all the vegetables in a large crock or bowl.
  3. Combine the vinegar and the sugar in a saucepan over low heat. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Stir in the tomato puree, mustard, and Worcestershire.
  4. Remove from the heat.
  5. Pour over the vegetables and stir together well. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
  6. Reprinted with permission from One Big Table: A Portrait of American Cooking by Molly O'Neill, (C) 2010 Simon & Schuster

Nutrition Facts

Calories163kcal
Protein5.86%
Fat3.22%
Carbs90.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.24
Glycemic Load
17.77
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
15.277391433716%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
2.23mg
Isorhamnetin
2.07mg
Kaempferol
0.59mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
10.95mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:163.35kcal
8.17%
Fat:0.61g
0.94%
Saturated Fat:0.1g
0.6%
Carbohydrates:38.89g
12.96%
Net Carbohydrates:33.58g
12.21%
Sugar:28.67g
31.86%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:101.51mg
4.41%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.51g
5.02%
Vitamin A:19278.46IU
385.57%
Vitamin C:49.21mg
59.65%
Fiber:5.31g
21.25%
Manganese:0.4mg
20.03%
Potassium:670.87mg
19.17%
Vitamin K:19.73µg
18.79%
Vitamin B6:0.35mg
17.42%
Vitamin E:1.58mg
10.54%
Copper:0.2mg
9.91%
Folate:37.93µg
9.48%
Vitamin B3:1.88mg
9.38%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.67%
Magnesium:32.04mg
8.01%
Phosphorus:78.15mg
7.81%
Iron:1.29mg
7.16%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.12%
Calcium:60.93mg
6.09%
Vitamin B5:0.55mg
5.52%
Zinc:0.55mg
3.65%
Selenium:1.21µg
1.73%
Source:Epicurious