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Orange-Glazed Carrots
With their sweet, silky sauce, these Orange-Glazed Carrots will beg for a starring role on any buffet or dinner table.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 137 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound baby carrots
- water enough to cover carrots
- 1/3 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (to make a slurry)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- fresh parsley or dill chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Put the carrots in a saucepan and add enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 4 to 7 minutes. Drain the water, then return the carrots to the pan.
- In a bowl, mix the orange juice, brown sugar, salt, nutmeg, and slurry until smooth. Pour over carrots and add butter to the pan.
- Simmer over medium heat until the glaze thickens, about 2 to 5 minutes. Taste and add more brown sugar if preferred.
- Transfer the glazed carrots to a serving dish and serve them warm. If using, sprinkle with fresh herbs for garnish.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
137kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
92mg
(4%)
Potassium
324mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
15854IU
(317%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 137kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 92mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 324mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 15854IU | 317% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.