No Sugar Added Carrots Glazed with Orange and Ginger
Brighten up your dinner table with these No Sugar Added Carrots Glazed with Orange and Ginger—a naturally sweet and vibrant side dish that's both healthy and irresistibly flavorful. Tender slices of carrots are gently simmered in fresh orange juice, enhanced by the bold zest of orange and the warm, invigorating kick of fresh ginger. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 25 minutes, combines buttery richness with a subtle tang, all without added sugar. Perfect for weeknight meals or holiday gatherings, these glazed carrots are finished with a parsley garnish for a dash of freshness and color. Low in calories and big on flavor, this dish will delight your taste buds and fit right into your clean eating goals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Carrots
- 0.5 cup Orange juice
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel and slice the carrots into uniform rounds about 1/4 inch thick.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and unsalted butter over medium heat until the butter is melted and begins to foam slightly.
Grate the fresh ginger into the skillet and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Add the sliced carrots to the skillet and stir to coat them evenly in the oil and butter mixture.
Pour in the orange juice and sprinkle in the orange zest, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet with a lid, and let the carrots simmer for about 8-10 minutes, or until they become tender but not mushy. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Remove the lid and increase the heat slightly to reduce any remaining liquid in the skillet, stirring frequently to evenly glaze the carrots. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
Transfer the glazed carrots to a serving dish and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
304 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.6 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 1203 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.7 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.6 g | ||
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 31 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 350 mg | 7% | |
*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.
