Orange Glazed Carrots
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 1 lb (453 grams) fresh carrots peeled and sliced 1/2" thick
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) orange juice - no sugar added (freshly squeezed is best)
- 1 tablespoon (14 grams) salted butter or coconut oil for paleo / dairy-free / vegan
- 2 tablespoons (40 grams) honey or maple syrup for vegan
- Zest of 1 large navel orange (about 1 tablespoon)
- Salt to taste
- Parsley to taste, if desired
Instructions
- Stove-top version: In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the carrots, cover, and cook until tender, 8-10 minutes (it depends on how firm you want them). You can also steam them if you prefer. Drain the water from the pan and add the orange juice, butter / coconut oil, honey / maple syrup and orange zest. Saute and stir for about 2-4 minutes or until the glaze has thickened and coats the carrots. Sprinkle with salt to taste and add parsley if desired. Keep refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- For the Instant Pot / pressure cooker: Pour in 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot. Place in the steamer basket and add the carrots. Set it to 2 minutes for firmer carrots and 3 minutes for softer carrots (pressure cook at high pressure). Quick release. Remove the carrots and rinse out the pot and dry. Turn on the Saute function and once hot, add in the orange juice, butter / coconut oil, honey / maple syrup and orange zest. Saute and stir for about 2-4 minutes or until the glaze has thickened and coats the carrots. Sprinkle with salt to taste and add parsley if desired. Keep refrigerated for up to 4 days.