Simple Orange Glazed Carrots
Fresh orange juice and zest give these brown sugar glazed carrots a sweet, citrusy finish — perfect for holidays or everyday meals.
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced
- Kosher salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large orange
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley or cilantro, optional garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the orange. Zest the orange until you have about 1 teaspoon of zest, then juice it.
- Boil the carrots. Place the carrots in a saucepan and cover with water. Add a dash of kosher salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the carrots are just tender-crisp, approximately 7 to 10 minutes. Drain in a colander.
- Make the orange glaze. To the same pan, add the butter, orange juice, brown sugar, and a dash each of kosher salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Add the carrots to the glaze. Return the carrots to the saucepan and toss gently to coat with the glaze. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes or until the glaze has thickened and the carrots are tender and well-coated.
- Serve. Transfer the glazed carrots to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 127mgPotassium: 464mgFiber: 4gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 19223IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 0.5mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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