Unusual Glazed Carrots
Transform your side dish game with these Unusual Glazed Carrots, a vibrant and flavor-packed recipe that will wow your taste buds and guests alike! Tender carrots are simmered to perfection in a luscious combination of orange juice, honey, and butter, accented with a surprising hint of ground ginger and smoked paprika for a smoky-sweet twist. The resulting glaze is irresistibly rich yet balanced, coating each carrot in a glossy, flavorful sheen. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfectly versatile, these glazed carrots pair beautifully with everything from roasted meats to vegetarian mains, making them a must-try addition to your go-to side dish repertoire. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re ideal for weeknight dinners or festive holiday gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams carrots
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 120 milliliters orange juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 0.5 teaspoons ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
Peel and slice the carrots into evenly sized sticks or rounds, about 1/4-inch thick, to ensure even cooking.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until it starts to foam.
Add the carrots to the skillet, tossing to coat them evenly in the melted butter. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
Pour the orange juice into the skillet and stir in the honey, ground ginger, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet 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. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, to allow the sauce to reduce and form a glaze that evenly coats the carrots.
Transfer the glazed carrots to a serving dish and sprinkle with the chopped fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor.
Serve warm as a side dish alongside your favorite main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
605 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.8 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1677 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.0 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.1 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 197 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1907 mg | 41% | |
*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.
