Carrots with Orange Glaze
Brighten up your dinner table with these irresistible Carrots with Orange Glaze—a quick and easy side dish that combines tender carrots with the vibrant flavors of fresh orange juice and zest. This delightful recipe features a luscious glaze made with honey and butter, perfectly balanced with a hint of salt and a touch of freshly ground black pepper. In just 30 minutes, you'll create a dish that’s not only visually stunning but also bursting with citrusy sweetness. Garnished with optional chopped parsley, these glazed carrots make an elegant pairing for roasted meats or vegetarian mains. Whether for a holiday feast or a simple weeknight meal, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Keywords: orange glazed carrots, citrusy side dish, quick vegetable recipe, holiday sides, fresh orange flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams carrots
- 120 milliliters orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 30 grams unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 tablespoons parsley (optional, chopped for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the carrots and trim the ends. Slice them diagonally into uniform pieces about 1/4-inch thick.
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the sliced carrots and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until just tender but not mushy. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, combine the orange juice, orange zest, honey, and butter. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter is melted and the mixture begins to simmer.
Add the cooked carrots to the skillet and stir to coat them in the orange glaze.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are fully coated and the glaze has thickened slightly.
Transfer the glazed carrots to a serving dish. If desired, garnish with chopped parsley for a fresh and vibrant finish.
Serve warm as a flavorful side dish that pairs beautifully with roasted meats or hearty vegetarian mains.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
612 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.3 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.2 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1534 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.9 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.3 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 199 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1898 mg | 40% | |
*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.
