honey orange glazed carrots

Name: Honey Orange Glazed Carrots
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 large oranges; 1 teaspoon(s) orange zest; 1 1/2 pound(s) carrots, peeled and cut 1/2-inch thick slices; 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 tablespoon(s) honey; 1 teaspoon(s) fresh thyme leaves, minced or 1/4 tsp dried thyme

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Kim Campbell

Youngstown, OH

Updated on Apr 10, 2013

I love orange glazed carrots! They are so flavorful, festive and healthy addition that you can add to the weekly dinner menu. Plus they are quick to prepare too. I hope you enjoy this simple recipe and add them as a side to one of your favorite main dishes. This is from Ninja Cooking System Cookbook.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Saute

yield 6 servings

Ingredients

2 large oranges
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut 1/2-inch thick slices
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, minced or 1/4 tsp dried thyme

How To Make honey orange glazed carrots

Step 1

Grate 1/2 tsp orange zest and squeeze 3/4 cup juice from oranges. Stir carrots, 1 tbsp butter, orange juice, and salt in pot. Set to STOVETOP HIGH; cover and cook 10 minutes or until the carrots are tender. Stir them occasionally.

Step 2

Once carrots are cooked tender uncover pot. Cook uncovered till liquid is reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Stir in 1 tbsp of butter, honey, 1/2 tsp zest and thyme. Cook an addt'l 3-5 minutes, stirring often.
Step 3

These carrots go well with any dinner you might be having.
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