Orange Honey Carrots
Brighten up your dinner table with these irresistible Orange Honey Carrots, a side dish that dazzles with its sweet and citrusy glaze. Tender carrot sticks are lightly boiled and then tossed in a luscious blend of butter, honey, and fresh orange juice, creating a silky coat of flavor. A touch of orange zest adds a burst of aromatic freshness, while a sprinkle of parsley provides a pop of color and earthiness. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 30 minutes, is a perfect balance of sweet and savory, making it an ideal complement to roasted meats, holiday spreads, or any weeknight meal. Delight your guests with this vibrant, crowd-pleasing vegetable dish—they’ll be asking for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams carrots
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Instructions
Peel and cut the carrots into evenly sized sticks, about 2-3 inches in length.
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt. Add the carrots and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they are just tender but not mushy. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, stir in the honey and orange juice until the mixture is smooth.
Add the cooked carrots to the skillet and toss to coat them in the glaze.
Sprinkle in the orange zest, salt, and ground black pepper. Stir gently to ensure all the carrots are evenly coated with the glaze.
Continue cooking for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens slightly and clings to the carrots.
Transfer the carrots to a serving dish and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
564 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.5 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.2 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1534 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.4 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1760 mg | 37% | |
*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.
