Glazed Shredded Carrots
These Glazed Shredded Carrots are sweet and spicy with a little zest! Serve brown sugar carrots as a side for your favorite meats.
Servings 4 cups
Calories 255kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lb carrots peeled and shredded (about 7 cups)
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice about 2 oranges
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon orange zest
- ½ teaspoon fresh thyme optional garnish
Instructions
- Combine the butter, orange juice, water, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, salt, pepper, and orange zest in a large skillet over medium heat. Bring the mixture to simmer.
- Add the shredded carrots and stir to coat with the glaze. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Remove the cover and continue cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until the carrots are tender.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh thyme.
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Notes
Note 1: Leftovers
Allow leftovers to cool, and then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days or in the freezer for 10-12 months.Note 2: Reheating
Reheat leftovers in a skillet, in the microwave, or in the oven.Nutrition
Serving: 0.33cup | Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 398mg | Potassium: 783mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 38287IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 1mg
