Rachael Ray: Maple Black Pepper-Roasted Carrots With Pickled Golden Raisins & Chestnuts
Ryan Scott was in the kitchen with Rachael Ray making five Thanksgiving side dish recipes, such as his Stuffing Muffins and Asparagus, Green Bean Casserole. He then shared a recipe for Maple and Black Pepper-Roasted Carrots with Pickled Golden Raisins and Chestnuts. This is one healthy side dish that tastes decadent and sweet. Believe me, you won’t even feel like you’re eating carrots!
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Rachael Ray: Maple Black Pepper-Roasted Carrots With Pickled Golden Raisins & Chestnuts Recipe Ingredients

Ryan Scott shared a recipe for roasted carrots that will make you feel like you’re enjoying a treat rather than munching on vegetables. (whatleydude / Flickr)
- 1 tbsp molasses
- 1 handful of golden raisins
- fresh rosemary – chopped
- peeled chestnuts, jarred or cryo-vac’d – chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- salt and pepper – to taste
- 1/4 C maple syrup
- 1/8 C white balsamic vinegra
- 1 bunch fresh parsley – chopped
- 2 1/2 lbs large rainbow carrots – peeled and trimmed
- 1 C water
- 1 C cream
- 1 bunch watercress
Rachael Ray: Maple Black Pepper-Roasted Carrots With Pickled Golden Raisins & Chestnuts Recipe Directions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees
- Whisk the maple syrup, molasses, raisins, vinegar, rosemary, and parsley
- Add carrots to the mixture
- Set carrots on a hot roasting pan
- Season with salt and pepper
- Roast carrots for 30-40 minutes, tossing occasionally
- In a medium-size sauce pan, add 1 C chestnuts with cream, salt, and water, then simmer for 20 minutes
- Puree the mixture until smooth
- Adjust the seasoning
- Put the puree at the bottom of a large plate and top with carrot-raisin mixture and peppery greens
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