Pomegranate-Glazed Carrots

Sweet and tender carrots glazed with reduced pomegranate juice and aromatic spices including cinnamon and coriander. A perfect side dish that combines the earthy sweetness of carrots with tart pomegranate.

4 servings
30 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound carrots
  • 1 cup pomegranate juice
  • 1 piece cinnamon stick
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon black pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon coriander seeds

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking. Add carrots and saut, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Add pomegranate juice, cinnamon stick, salt, and pepper and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender and liquid is reduced to a glaze, 20 to 25 minutes. Add coriander seeds and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Discard cinnamon stick and serve carrots hot or at room temperature.

    30 min