Orange Glazed Baby Carrots: Perfect Side Dish For Your Holiday Meal
Holiday side dishes don’t have to be time consuming. And we love when a recipe can be made for a larger crowd. A few easy ingredients combine to make these orange glazed baby carrots the star of your meal.
A combination of butter, orange juice, and citrus zest glazes the carrots, and they are sprinkled with fresh herbs and orange zest for an earthy and slightly sweet flavor. It has fast become one of my staple recipes and is perfect for so many occasions.
Questions You Might Have About Orange Glazed Baby Carrots
Now that you know you want to make this recipe, here are a few questions that you may have!
Should You Store Baby Carrots In Water?
The carrots should be washed thoroughly, dipped in cool water, and placed in the refrigerator. The water should be changed every few days to keep bacteria from growing. Rinse the carrots one last time before starting to make this side dish recipe.
Can You Cook Carrots Ahead Of Time And Reheat?
If you roast carrots a day or two ahead, you can save time, especially if you’re serving them at a holiday meal. Keep in mind that the carrots will cook while you reheat them, so if you make the carrots ahead of time, deduct time from the cooking below.
How Long Do Glazed Carrots Last In The Fridge?
You can store these orange glazed baby carrots in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Do Glazed Carrots Reheat Well?
To reheat, add carrots to a buttered skillet and heat over medium heat just until heated through. If for some reason the Glazed Carrots are dry, add some more butter.
The mixture can also be reheated in the microwave for one minute then for 30 seconds at a time.
Easy Orange Glazed Baby Carrots Recipe
Ingredients For Orange Glazed Baby Carrots
- 1 1/2 lbs. baby carrots
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Tablespoons orange juice
- Optional for added flavor: Fresh thyme
Kitchen Tools To Make This Recipe
- Metal mixing bowl
- Vegetable strainer
- Cooking pot
- Wire whisk
Orange Glazed Baby Carrots Recipe Basics
- PREP TIME: 5 minutes
- COOK TIME: 15 minutes
- ADDITIONAL COOK TIME: 5-8 minutes
- YIELDS: 4 servings
Directions To Make This Side Dish Recipe
Let’s get started with these super easy directions for the perfect side dish recipe.
Step 1: Prepare Your Carrots
Boil the baby carrots in a pot for about 15 minutes. Remember, if you are cooking them the night before, reduce the cooking time to 11-12 minutes.
Step 2: Begin Preparing The Glaze
Melt butter over medium in a saucepan. Add brown sugar, orange juice and orange zest, and stir until a glaze forms. This is usually about 5-8 minutes.
Step 3: Complete The Recipe
Turn off the heat and carefully stir in the carrots. Toss until they are well-coated, and top with the thyme if you are using it.
This recipe really is as easy as 1, 2, 3!
Now that you have your recipe done, why not make it a meal. Check out these great recipe ideas to go with your side dish, you will have the most amazing dinner for a holiday meal or an everyday meal.
Main Courses To Go With Orange Glazed Baby Carrots
- Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Over Biscuits pairs perfectly with this side dish!
- Another slow cooker option would be these easy Buffalo Philly chicken cheesesteaks.
- Casseroles are a great main dish to go with this side recipe, try this easy chicken sausage pasta casserole.
- Looking for some finger food options? You can try these sausage and cream cheese crescent rolls. Your kids will love them!
- Having brunch? Easy Mexican Fiesta breakfast casserole is definitely a great complement to orange glazed baby carrots.
- You can definitely make this traditional bacon fat roasted turkey to be part of your dinner.
- Soy ginger chicken is a great main dish to go with the carrots.
You see, this recipe is more than just a holiday recipe, and will be perfect for any meal that you serve.
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Easy Orange Glazed Baby Carrots
A combination of butter, orange juice, and citrus zest glazes the carrots, and they are sprinkled with fresh herbs and orange zest for an earthy and slightly sweet flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. baby carrots
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Tablespoons orange juice
- Optional for added flavor: Fresh thyme
Instructions
- Boil the baby carrots in a pot for about 15 minutes. Remember, if you are cooking them the night before, reduce the cooking time to 11-12 minutes.
- Melt butter over medium in a saucepan. Add brown sugar, orange juice and orange zest, and stir until a glaze forms. This is usually about 5-8 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and carefully stir in the carrots. Toss until they are well-coated, and top with the thyme if you are using it.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 172Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 183mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 5gSugar: 23gProtein: 1g
All amounts are approximate. Consult your physician or registered dietician for exact nutritional values.
More Carrot Side Dish Recipes
- Roasted Brown Butter Honey Carrots
- Roasted Rainbow Carrots
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes And Carrots
- Roasted Carrots With Honey-Mustard Glaze
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Love that added orange – such a simple way to make an ordinary side dish extraordinary! Thanks for sharing on SSPS, hope to see you again next.
This sounds so good with the orange. I bet it would work with carrot coins too! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party.