Citrus-Glazed Carrots
Sweet and tangy glazed carrots cooked in a citrus sauce made with orange and lime juice, finished with fresh herbs. A bright and flavorful side dish that perfectly balances sweet and citrus flavors.
Ingredients
- •2½ pounds medium carrots
- •2 cups water
- •1 cup fresh orange juice
- •½ cup sugar
- •¼ cup fresh lime juice
- •2 tablespoons butter
- •2½ teaspoons orange peel
- •2 teaspoons lime peel
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Combine carrots and 2 cups water in heavy large skillet. Add all remaining ingredients except parsley. If needed, add enough water to just cover carrots. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Boil just until carrots are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally, 8 to 9 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer carrots to medium bowl; cool. Boil cooking liquid in skillet until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Transfer to small bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover carrots and cooking liquid separately; chill.
14 min
- 2.
Bring reserved cooking liquid to boil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots and boil until just tender and liquid is thickened to light syrup consistency, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle with parsley.
5 min