Orange Sesame Carrots
Brighten up your dinner table with these vibrant and flavorful Orange Sesame Carrots! This quick and easy side dish combines tender sautéed carrots with a luscious glaze made from fresh orange juice, honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil, creating the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and citrusy flavors. Minced garlic adds a fragrant depth, while a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds provides a delightful nuttiness and crunch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is a perfect pairing for any main course, from roasted chicken to grilled salmon. Whether you’re looking to elevate a weeknight meal or impress at a dinner party, these orange-glazed carrots are a show-stopping yet simple way to add a burst of color and taste to your plate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams carrots
- 60 ml orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Peel and slice the carrots into thin strips or rounds, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
Finely mince the garlic cloves and set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the carrots and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften.
In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper to create the sauce.
Reduce the heat to low and pour the sauce over the carrots. Stir well to coat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender and glazed with the sauce.
In a small dry pan, toast the sesame seeds over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until golden and fragrant. Stir frequently to avoid burning.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the carrots before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish to accompany your favorite main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.8 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2106 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.8 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.9 g | ||
| Protein | 8.2 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 193 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1828 mg | 39% | |
*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.
