Almond Carrots

This was my grandmother's recipe. It is easy to make and goes great with any meal.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 145 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons almond extract
• ¼ cup distilled white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 2 pounds carrots, sliced
• 1 small green bell pepper, cut into thin strips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan with enough water to cover, boil carrots until tender but crisp. Remove from heat, drain, and place in a medium bowl with onion and pepper.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, blend oil, sugar, vinegar, almond extract and basil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved.

Step 3

Pour the oil mixture over the carrot mixture. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight before serving cold.