Orange Glazed Carrots
Sweet, juicy carrots are even better with a glaze of orange juice.
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots, sliced
- 1 cup 100% orange juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 pinch black pepper
Equipment & Utensils
- Colander
- Vegetable peeler
- Cutting board
- Large pot
- Medium bowl
- Medium frying pan
- Knife
- Stirring spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
Instructions
- Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, utensils, and vegetables.
- Fill a large pot half-full with water. Bring to a boil.
- In a medium frying pan over medium heat, warm orange juice until liquid thickens and reduces by about 3/4. Watch carefully after it reduces by 1/2 so that it does not boil dry in the pan. Juice may take up to 20 minutes to reduce.
- Add carrots to boiling water. Cook until slightly soft but still a bit crunchy, about 7-10 minutes.
- In a colander, drain carrots. Rinse under cold water.
- In a medium bowl, add carrots, salt, basil, black pepper, and orange juice sauce. Toss until carrots are fully coated. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Tips
To save time, steam carrots in the microwave instead of cooking on the stove. Place carrots in a microwave-safe dish with 1/2 cup of water for 3-5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
3/4 cup
Per serving
Amount
Calories
70
Total Fat
0g
Sodium
70mg
Total Carbohydrate
17g
Protein
1g
