Sparkling Carrots
Brighten up your table with "Sparkling Carrots," a vibrant and flavorful side dish that transforms ordinary carrots into a show-stopping masterpiece. This quick and easy recipe combines tender carrot rounds sautéed in rich, creamy butter, then glazed with a luscious blend of honey, orange zest, and sparkling water for an irresistible sweet-citrus twist. Simmered to perfection, the carrots absorb the unique, effervescent flavors while the liquid reduces to a glossy, aromatic glaze. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color and earthy freshness, Sparkling Carrots are perfect for pairing with roasted meats, holiday feasts, or weeknight dinners. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish offers a gourmet touch with minimal effort—sure to impress anyone at the table! Keywords: Sparkling Carrots recipe, glazed carrots, honey-glazed carrots, easy vegetable side dish, orange zest carrots.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams carrots
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1.5 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 120 milliliters sparkling water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon parsley
Instructions
Peel the carrots and slice them diagonally into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until it begins to foam.
Add the sliced carrots to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the honey, orange zest, and sparkling water.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender and the liquid has reduced into a light glaze.
Transfer the glazed carrots to a serving bowl and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve warm and enjoy your Sparkling Carrots as a delightful side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
515 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.3 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1683 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.3 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.4 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1664 mg | 35% | |
*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.
