Sunshine Carrots
Brighten up your dinner table with these delightful 'Sunshine Carrots'—a vibrant and flavorful side dish that pairs the natural sweetness of tender carrots with a zesty orange juice glaze. Infused with golden honey, a hint of warm ground ginger, and a touch of buttery richness, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 25 minutes. Perfect for weeknight meals or holiday feasts, these glazed carrots are lightly simmered until coated in a glossy sauce and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color. A versatile and healthy side that beautifully complements roasted meats or plant-based mains, 'Sunshine Carrots' will add a burst of sunshine to any plate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams carrots
- 120 milliliters orange juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoons ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Instructions
Peel the carrots and slice them into uniform-sized sticks or coins, about 1/4-inch thick.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
Add the carrots to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften.
Pour in the orange juice and add the honey, ground ginger, and salt. Stir well to combine.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and let the carrots simmer for 8-10 minutes, until they are tender and the sauce has reduced into a glossy glaze.
Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley on top for garnish.
Serve the Sunshine Carrots warm as a vibrant and flavorful side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
266 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.7 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1528 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.7 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.5 g | ||
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 182 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 1855 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.
