Orange-Glazed Carrots

Orange-Glazed Carrots
  • PREP TIME
    0 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    15 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    1.7K

Elevate your side dish game with these vibrant, citrus-kissed carrots. A symphony of sweet and tangy flavors, perfectly glazed for a delightful culinary experience that's both simple and sophisticated.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    21 g
  • Cholesterol
    15 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    1 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    131 mg
  • Sugar
    17 g
  • Fat
    6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Prepare the Carrots: Place the baby carrots in a shallow saucepan. Cover them generously with water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Boil Until Tender: Continue to boil the carrots until they are fork-tender, but still slightly firm. This usually takes about 4 to 8 minutes, depending on the size and freshness of your carrots. Drain the carrots thoroughly and return them to the saucepan. (8 minutes)

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Recipe View Infuse with Orange: Pour the freshly squeezed orange juice over the drained carrots, ensuring they are evenly coated. Simmer over medium heat, allowing the carrots to gently absorb the citrus essence for 3 to 5 minutes. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Glaze with Goodness: Stir in the dark brown sugar, cubed butter, and sea salt. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the sugar and butter have completely melted and formed a luscious, glossy glaze that coats each carrot. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Serve Immediately: Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh orange zest (optional) for an aromatic boost. Serve these glazed carrots hot as a vibrant side dish to complement any main course.

For a deeper flavor, try using blood oranges when in season.
A touch of ginger adds a warm, spicy note.
To make this vegan, substitute the butter with coconut oil or a vegan butter alternative.

Marquise Reilly

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 559 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Candace Brakus

    So easy and delicious. The orange zest really makes a difference.

  • Armand Boyle

    I added a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat - amazing!

  • Dion Hoppe

    This recipe is a game-changer! My kids actually ate their carrots.

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