Glazed Baby Carrots with Currants
Transform your side dish game with these Glazed Baby Carrots with Currants, a delightful blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors that’s perfect for any occasion. Tender baby carrots are simmered in a luscious glaze of honey, fresh orange juice, and warm cinnamon, with a pop of brightness from orange zest and the subtle sweetness of dried currants. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 30 minutes, is elevated further with a hint of black pepper for balance and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for garnish. Whether you're hosting a holiday feast or sprucing up a weeknight dinner, these glazed carrots make an irresistible addition to any table, pairing beautifully with roasted meats, poultry, or vegetarian mains.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g baby carrots
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp zest of an orange
- 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 cup dried currants
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash and peel the baby carrots, trimming the tops if necessary.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the honey, orange juice, orange zest, and ground cinnamon to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Add the baby carrots to the skillet, tossing to coat them evenly in the glaze mixture.
Season with salt and black pepper, then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet with a lid.
Simmer the carrots for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender but still slightly firm.
Stir in the dried currants and cook for another 2-3 minutes, uncovered, until the glaze thickens and coats the carrots.
Transfer the glazed carrots to a serving platter and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Serve warm as a side dish to complement roasted meats, poultry, or vegetarian main courses.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
942 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.9 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.7 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 103 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 2175 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.6 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.7 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 98.0 g | ||
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 254 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 2170 mg | 46% | |
*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.
