Nifty Carrots
Brighten up your dinner table with these 'Nifty Carrots,' a simple yet irresistible side dish that combines tender sautéed carrots with a luscious honey-orange glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this recipe comes together in just 25 minutes and features a fragrant blend of butter, honey, orange juice, and a hint of cinnamon for a warm, cozy finish. A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a vibrant pop of color and an optional herbal note, making it as visually stunning as it is flavorful. With its perfect balance of sweet and savory, this carrot recipe is a surefire way to elevate your veggies. Serve warm for a crowd-pleasing addition to your meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g carrots
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1.5 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp orange juice
- 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash and peel the carrots, then slice them diagonally into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the sliced carrots to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots begin to soften slightly.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the honey, orange juice, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper.
Cook the mixture for another 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the carrots are tender and coated with the glaze.
Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the carrots to a serving dish.
If desired, sprinkle fresh parsley over the carrots for a pop of color and additional flavor.
Serve warm as a side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
512 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.2 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1084 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.8 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.7 g | ||
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 183 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1636 mg | 35% | |
*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.
