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Dazzling Orange Glazed Carrots: Your New Favorite Side! Orange glazed carrots: whip up these tender, sweet, and vibrant carrots with fresh ginger and orange zes

Dazzling Orange Glazed Carrots: Your New Favorite Side!

Orange glazed carrots: whip up these tender, sweet, and vibrant carrots with fresh ginger and orange zest. A perfect, easy side for any meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 inch piece ginger, grated
  • sea or kosher salt, to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add the carrots and cook for 3 minutes.
  2. Add the orange juice, orange zest and ginger.
  3. Bring mixture to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Cook until carrots are tender and orange juice mixture becomes a glaze.
  5. Serve immediately.

Notes

- For best flavor, use fresh orange juice and zest; bottled juice often lacks the same vibrant punch. I usually taste the orange juice before adding it to ensure it's sweet enough.
- Ensure your carrots are chopped into uniform pieces to promote even cooking. If some are too large, they won't tenderize at the same rate as smaller pieces.
- Storage: Leftover orange glazed carrots can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.