Party Carrots
Elevate your side dish game with these irresistible Party Carrots, a show-stopping blend of tender carrot sticks coated in a glossy, sweet-and-savory glaze. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or weeknight dinners, this recipe combines unsalted butter, brown sugar, honey, and a splash of fresh orange juice to create a beautifully caramelized sauce that clings to every bite. A hint of salt and black pepper balances the sweetness, while optional parsley adds a fresh, vibrant finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy and elegant dish is guaranteed to impress a crowd. Perfectly suited for family gatherings or festive celebrations, Party Carrots are the ultimate crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone craving seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the carrots and cut them into uniform sticks, about 3-4 inches long and 1/2 inch thick.
In a large saucepan or skillet, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the carrot sticks and cook for 7-8 minutes until they are just tender but not mushy. Drain and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the brown sugar, honey, orange juice, salt, and black pepper, whisking until the mixture is well combined and starts to bubble gently.
Add the cooked carrots to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly in the glaze. Reduce the heat to low and allow the carrots to simmer in the sauce for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Transfer the glazed carrots to a serving dish and pour any remaining sauce over the top.
Optional: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the carrots for a fresh and vibrant garnish.
Serve warm and enjoy your Party Carrots!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
364 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.2 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1210 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.4 g | ||
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 199 mg | 4% | |
*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.
