Zucchini and Carrots with Orange

Elevate your vegetable side dishes with this vibrant and flavorful recipe for Zucchini and Carrots with Orange. Featuring julienned zucchini and carrots sautéed to crisp-tender perfection, this dish is brightened with a zesty glaze made from freshly squeezed orange juice, orange zest, and a touch of honey. The natural sweetness of the vegetables is beautifully complemented by the citrusy burst, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and healthy recipe is perfect as a light side dish or served over rice for a simple vegetarian meal. Packed with vitamins and bursting with flavor, it’s the perfect way to add a refreshing twist to your meal rotation. Keywords: zucchini and carrots recipe, orange glaze vegetables, healthy side dish, quick vegetable recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium-sized zucchini
• 3 medium-sized carrots
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the zucchini and carrots. Peel the carrots and trim the ends off both the carrots and zucchini.

Step 2

Julienne the zucchini and carrots into thin matchstick-sized pieces using a knife or mandoline slicer.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and warm for 1 minute.

Step 4

Add the julienned carrots to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Add the zucchini to the skillet and continue to sauté for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, honey, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Pour the orange juice mixture over the sautéed vegetables and toss to coat evenly.

Step 8

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the dish with freshly chopped parsley.

Step 10

Serve warm as a side dish or over rice for a light vegetarian meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	671.2 grams (671.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	514

Total Fat 29.90g	38%
Saturated Fat 4.70g	24%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5050mg	220%
Total Carbohydrate 58.60g	21%
Dietary Fiber 9.60g	34%
Total Sugars 45.00g
Protein 6.40g	13%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 144mg	11%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 1624mg	35%

*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: 50.9%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 44.3%