Name: Orange Glazed Carrots
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 lb carrots; 0.75 cup orange juice; 0.5 tsp orange zest; 1 inch piece ginger; sea or kosher salt

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Orange Glazed Carrots

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Heat oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add the carrots and cook for 3 minutes.

Add the orange juice, orange zest and ginger.

Bring mixture to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a simmer for 15 minutes.

Cook until carrots are tender and orange juice mixture becomes a glaze.

Serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cut Carrots Uniformly 🥕
Slice all carrots to the same thickness (about ¼ inch) so they cook evenly and glaze consistently without some pieces becoming mushy while others remain undercooked.
Fresh Orange Juice Makes All the Difference 🍊
Always use freshly squeezed orange juice rather than bottled for a brighter, more complex flavor that creates a superior glaze without added sugars or preservatives.
Reduce the Glaze Properly ✨
Once carrots are tender, increase heat to medium-high and let the orange juice reduce by half, stirring frequently to create a thick, glossy coating that clings to each piece.
Zest Before Juicing 🛠️
Always zest the orange before cutting it in half to juice, as zesting a cut orange is messy and less efficient—add the zest at the end for bright, concentrated citrus flavor.
Toast Ginger for Depth 🌟
Bloom freshly minced ginger in the hot oil for 30 seconds before adding carrots to unlock its complex flavors and create a more sophisticated, warming undertone in the dish.