Orange Butter Glazed Carrots

Tender carrots, sweet butter, and tangy citrus, glazed together and then splashed with parsley. With just four ingredients, you can transform everyday carrots into something truly amazing.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Dairy Free Diet, Vegetarian

Keyword baby carrots, butter, easy side dish, oranges, quick and easy

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 7

Total Time 12

Servings

Calories 71kcal

Author Robin Miller

Equipment

Skillet

Ingredients

1 pound baby carrots
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons orange juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Chopped fresh parsley for serving

Instructions

Blanch the carrots in a large pot of boiling water for 4 to 6 minutes, until they're just fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the drained carrots and toss to coat. Add the orange juice and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Top with parsley and serve.

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