Caramelised Carrots & Onions

Superhealthy, low fat

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 500  g carrots, peeled and cut into long chunks
• 50  g butter
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 8  red onions, peeled and quartered with root intact
• 3  sprigs thyme
• 1  tablespoon soft brown sugar
• 3  tablespoons red wine
• 1  tablespoon  good-quality  balsamic vinegar

Directions

1. Blanch carrots in a pan of boiling salted water for 3 mins, drain well and pat dry.
2. In a large pan, melt the butter and oil.
3. Fry the carrots, onions and thyme over a low heat for 30 mins until golden.
4. Stir in the sugar and red wine and bubble for a few mins to boil off the alcohol.
5. Add the vinegar; continue to cook until syrupy, about 5 minutes
6. Remove the sprigs of thyme and serve.
7. Make up to 2 days ahead, stored in a covered container.
8. Tip back into a pan and reheat or use a microwave.