Carrots With Raisin-Fennel Vinaigrette

Serves: 2

Manley Abshire

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

56

Spice

43

Sweetness

48

Sourness

47

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tsp

Fennel Seed

1 tbsp

Dijon Mustard

Directions:

1

Make the vinaigrette: Combine 2 cups water, the wine, vinegar, olive oil, fennel seeds, garlic, bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a deep skillet

2

Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then add the carrots and reduce the heat to medium low; cover and cook until just tender, 25 to 30 minutes

3

Transfer the carrots to a bowl using a slotted spoon

4

Add the raisins to the skillet, increase the heat to medium high and cook until the vinaigrette is reduced to 1 cup, 15 to 20 minutes

5

Discard the bay leaf, then pour the vinaigrette over the carrots and let cool

6

Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight

7

Remove the carrots from the vinaigrette and arrange on a platter

8

Whisk the mustard into the vinaigrette; season with salt and pepper

9

Drizzle over the carrots; sprinkle with chives

10

(Refrigerate any remaining vinaigrette for up to 1 week

11

) Per serving: Calories: 150; Total Fat: 9

12

5 grams; Saturated Fat: 1 gram; Protein: 1 gram; Total carbohydrates: 12 grams; Sugar: 7 grams; Fiber: 2

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5 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 228 milligrams Photograph by Gentl & Hyers