Orange Spiced Carrots Fat Free
Brighten up your table with these Orange Spiced Carrots, a vibrant and fat-free side dish that's as healthy as it is delicious! Tender carrot rounds are simmered to perfection in a fragrant blend of freshly squeezed orange juice, honey, and warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a lightly glazed, naturally sweet flavor profile. Infused with citrusy orange zest and a touch of salt for balance, this easy-to-make dish is ready in just 25 minutes, making it a perfect addition to busy weeknight dinners or festive holiday spreads. With its low-fat, nutrient-packed ingredients and irresistible aroma, this recipe delivers a burst of flavor without compromise—an ideal choice for wholesome, guilt-free indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams carrots
- 120 ml orange juice
- 60 ml water
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoons orange zest
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
Instructions
Peel the carrots and slice them into evenly sized rounds, approximately 1/4-inch thick, to ensure even cooking.
In a medium saucepan, combine the orange juice, water, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, honey, orange zest, and salt. Stir well to mix the ingredients.
Place the sliced carrots into the saucepan and stir to coat the carrots with the orange spice mixture.
Turn the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Cover the saucepan and let the carrots cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender but not mushy.
Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. Allow the liquid to reduce for 2-3 minutes until it forms a light glaze over the carrots, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Transfer the glazed carrots to a serving dish and garnish with a pinch of additional orange zest if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy this delightful fat-free side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
335 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.9 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 938 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.4 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.8 g | ||
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 198 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1849 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.
