Orange Spiced Maple Glazed Carrots

This quick and easy Orange Spiced Maple Glazed Carrots side dish will be your weeknight savior, not to mention your hero when it comes to last-minute holiday potlucks. The key is using baby carrots, which are already pre-washed, pre-peeled, and pre-cut, saving tons of time while giving you maximum carrot flavor.

Total Time

25min

5.0

3 Ratings

Author: SideChef

Servings:

Ingredients

•

1 Tbsp

Olive Oil

•

1 bag
(1 lb)

Baby Carrots

•

1/4 tsp

Salt

•

1/4 cup

Pure Maple Syrup

•

2 Tbsp

Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice

•

1/8 tsp

Ground Nutmeg

Cooking Instructions

Add Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) to a large skillet (one that has a lid) over medium heat. Once the oil is hot but not smoking, add the Baby Carrots (1 bag) and Salt (1/4 tsp) and toss to combine. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes, until the carrots are bright orange and heated through.

Add the Pure Maple Syrup (1/4 cup) and Orange Juice (2 Tbsp) and toss to combine with the carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cover the skillet.

Simmer until carrots are soft, about 5 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking until mixture is reduced by half, which should take about 5 more minutes. Add the Ground Nutmeg (1/8 tsp) and stir.

Serve warm.

Author's Notes

Store the cooled carrots in a resealable container for up to 1 week. Reheat in an oiled skillet over medium heat until heated through, 4-5 minutes. Reheat a single serving in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

FAT

2.4 g

PROTEIN

0.5 g

CARBS

15.5 g