Orange Honey Carrots

Brighten up your dinner table with these irresistible Orange Honey Carrots, a side dish that dazzles with its sweet and citrusy glaze. Tender carrot sticks are lightly boiled and then tossed in a luscious blend of butter, honey, and fresh orange juice, creating a silky coat of flavor. A touch of orange zest adds a burst of aromatic freshness, while a sprinkle of parsley provides a pop of color and earthiness. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 30 minutes, is a perfect balance of sweet and savory, making it an ideal complement to roasted meats, holiday spreads, or any weeknight meal. Delight your guests with this vibrant, crowd-pleasing vegetable dish—they’ll be asking for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams carrots
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Peel and cut the carrots into evenly sized sticks, about 2-3 inches in length.

Step 2

Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt. Add the carrots and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they are just tender but not mushy. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, stir in the honey and orange juice until the mixture is smooth.

Step 4

Add the cooked carrots to the skillet and toss to coat them in the glaze.

Step 5

Sprinkle in the orange zest, salt, and ground black pepper. Stir gently to ensure all the carrots are evenly coated with the glaze.

Step 6

Continue cooking for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens slightly and clings to the carrots.

Step 7

Transfer the carrots to a serving dish and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Step 8

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	627.4 grams (627.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	564

Total Fat 25.50g	33%
Saturated Fat 14.20g	71%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.50g
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 1534mg	67%
Total Carbohydrate 88.40g	32%
Dietary Fiber 14.90g	53%
Total Sugars 61.90g
Protein 5.70g	11%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 188mg	14%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 1760mg	37%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.9%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 58.4%