California Carrots
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and flavorful recipe for California Carrots! This simple yet elegant side dish combines tender carrots sautéed in olive oil and glazed with a mouthwatering honey-citrus sauce, featuring fresh orange juice, zesty lemon peel, and a hint of sweetness. A fragrant finish of fresh parsley and thyme elevates the flavor to gourmet levels, creating a dish that’s as wholesome as it is irresistible. Ready in just 25 minutes and packed with nutrients, California Carrots are perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings. Pair this tangy-sweet recipe with roasted meats or hearty vegetarian mains for a show-stopping complement that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb carrots
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 0.25 cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
Peel the carrots and slice them diagonally into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil.
Add the carrots to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften slightly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, honey, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the honey-citrus mixture over the carrots, stirring to coat evenly.
Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Let the carrots cook for an additional 8-10 minutes until they are tender but not mushy. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Once the carrots are cooked, remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley and thyme leaves.
Serve immediately as a side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
87 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.8 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 248 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.9 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 68 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
