Simmered Citrus Carrots
This Simmered Citrus Carrots recipe is a quick fix for the vegetarian folks who are on the go. It’s easy to prepare, and you’ll surely enjoy this veggie recipe that you can serve as a side or your dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon sugar to taste
- 1 cup orange juice fresh orange juice (about 3 large oranges)
- 1 cup water
- 1 ½ pound carrots (about 8 medium), thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons lemon or lime juice
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Place the carrots, orange zest, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, sugar, orange juice, and water in a large skillet or frying pan. Set over medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes, or until the carrots are just tender when pierced with a fork.
- Check the liquid level occasionally. If the pan dries out before the carrots are tender, add water 2 tablespoons at a time. Once the carrots are cooked, remove the lid and let the liquid reduce over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until the pan is nearly dry and the remaining glaze coats the carrots. Thinner slices will cook faster, so start checking at 10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat. Gently stir in the lemon or lime juice and chopped cilantro. Taste and adjust salt or sugar if needed. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 111kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 81mgPotassium: 453mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 19041IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 0.5mg
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