Zucchini and Carrots with Orange
Elevate your vegetable side dishes with this vibrant and flavorful recipe for Zucchini and Carrots with Orange. Featuring julienned zucchini and carrots sautéed to crisp-tender perfection, this dish is brightened with a zesty glaze made from freshly squeezed orange juice, orange zest, and a touch of honey. The natural sweetness of the vegetables is beautifully complemented by the citrusy burst, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and healthy recipe is perfect as a light side dish or served over rice for a simple vegetarian meal. Packed with vitamins and bursting with flavor, it’s the perfect way to add a refreshing twist to your meal rotation. Keywords: zucchini and carrots recipe, orange glaze vegetables, healthy side dish, quick vegetable recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized zucchini
- 3 medium-sized carrots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Wash and dry the zucchini and carrots. Peel the carrots and trim the ends off both the carrots and zucchini.
Julienne the zucchini and carrots into thin matchstick-sized pieces using a knife or mandoline slicer.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and warm for 1 minute.
Add the julienned carrots to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the zucchini to the skillet and continue to sauté for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, honey, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the orange juice mixture over the sautéed vegetables and toss to coat evenly.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the dish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve warm as a side dish or over rice for a light vegetarian meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
105 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.2 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 283 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.9 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 433 mg | 9% | |
*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.
