Carrots Glazed with Cumin and Orange
Transform your carrots into a show-stopping side dish with this vibrant recipe for Carrots Glazed with Cumin and Orange! Tender carrot slices are simmered to perfection in a fragrant blend of freshly squeezed orange juice, earthy cumin seeds, and a touch of honey, creating a glossy glaze that’s equal parts sweet, tangy, and aromatic. A finishing drizzle of unsalted butter and a sprinkle of fresh parsley elevate the dish with richness and brightness, while the subtle citrus kick from orange zest ties everything together. Perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant holiday feasts, this quick and easy recipe takes only 35 minutes from prep to table and pairs beautifully with roasted meats, hearty grains, or a simple green salad. Bring bold flavor and brilliant color to your plate with these cumin-spiced, orange-glazed carrots!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams carrots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 120 milliliters orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon zest of orange
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Peel the carrots and cut them into even-sized sticks or rounds, about 1/4 inch thick.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the cumin seeds and toast them for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly.
Add the carrots to the skillet and toss to coat them with the oil and cumin seeds.
Pour in the orange juice and sprinkle in the salt and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender but not mushy.
Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. Stir in the honey, orange zest, and butter.
Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the liquid has reduced and the carrots are glossy and coated in the glaze.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper, if needed.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
170 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.1 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 331 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.0 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.9 g | ||
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 489 mg | 10% | |
*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.
