Orange Glazed Carrots Recipe
This orange glazed carrots recipe features buttery carrots glazed with brown sugar and orange juice for a quick and easy side dish.
Serving8 people
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh carrots, sliced
- 2 Tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 2 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Place an inch of water in a saucepan and add carrots.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and cover with a lid. Let simmer for 8-10 minutes or until the carrots are tender.
- Drain the water when the carrots are done cooking and set aside.
- In another saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
- Whisk in orange juice and brown sugar.
- Fold in carrots and parsley and stir until carrots are evenly coated in glaze.
- Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly.
Notes
- Storage suggestions: The best way to store these orange carrots is to place them in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Use honey or maple syrup instead of brown sugar with a combination of butter.
- For healthy recipes, you can use coconut brown sugar instead of regular brown sugar for more natural sweetness.
- Add in some orange zest for even more fresh orange flavor.
- Add a dash of brown sugar for a great way to add a little boost of the metabolism.
Nutrition
Calories: 87 kcal · Carbohydrates: 15 g · Protein: 1 g · Fat: 3 g · Saturated Fat: 2 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 8 mg · Sodium: 105 mg · Potassium: 389 mg · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 9 g · Vitamin A: 19131 IU · Vitamin C: 12 mg · Calcium: 43 mg · Iron: 1 mg