Description
Tender carrots glazed in a sweet and citrusy honey-orange sauce with a hint of warm cumin, creating a vibrant and aromatic side dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and cut carrots into evenly sized pieces.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook carrots for 5 to 7 minutes until slightly tender. Drain.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté carrots for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add orange juice, honey, orange zest, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat.
- Simmer for 5 to 8 minutes until the liquid reduces into a glossy glaze.
- Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan option.
- Add cinnamon or paprika for extra warmth.
- Top with toasted almonds or sesame seeds for texture.
- Roast carrots instead of boiling for deeper flavor.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Modern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
