Orange Sesame Carrots

Brighten up your dinner table with these vibrant and flavorful Orange Sesame Carrots! This quick and easy side dish combines tender sautéed carrots with a luscious glaze made from fresh orange juice, honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil, creating the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and citrusy flavors. Minced garlic adds a fragrant depth, while a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds provides a delightful nuttiness and crunch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is a perfect pairing for any main course, from roasted chicken to grilled salmon. Whether you’re looking to elevate a weeknight meal or impress at a dinner party, these orange-glazed carrots are a show-stopping yet simple way to add a burst of color and taste to your plate!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams carrots
• 60 ml orange juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel and slice the carrots into thin strips or rounds, approximately 1/4 inch thick.

Step 2

Finely mince the garlic cloves and set aside.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Step 4

Once the oil is hot, add the carrots and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper to create the sauce.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and pour the sauce over the carrots. Stir well to coat.

Step 7

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender and glazed with the sauce.

Step 8

In a small dry pan, toast the sesame seeds over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until golden and fragrant. Stir frequently to avoid burning.

Step 9

Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the carrots before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm as a side dish to accompany your favorite main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	640 grams (640.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	600

Total Fat 32.80g	42%
Saturated Fat 4.80g	24%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2106mg	92%
Total Carbohydrate 74.80g	27%
Dietary Fiber 15.20g	54%
Total Sugars 45.90g
Protein 8.20g	16%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 193mg	15%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 1829mg	39%

*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: 47.1%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 47.7%