Best Pressure Cooker Orange Spice Carrots Recipes

INSTANT POT® ORANGE-GINGER CARROTS

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A quick side dish that pairs well with pork tenderloin. The predominate flavor is orange with just a hint of ginger.

Provided by Bren

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Carrots

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons honey
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
12 ounces thin baby carrots

Steps:

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add butter and allow to melt. Mix orange juice, honey, ginger, and salt into the butter. Add carrots and stir to coat.
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Select Saute function; cook over high heat to thicken the liquid, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 273 mg, Sugar 17.9 g

SLOW-COOKER CITRUS CARROTS

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These carrots are yummy and so simple. The recipe is from my mom, who tweaked it a bit to suit her tastes. You can make this dish a day in advance and refrigerate until needed. Then just reheat it in the slow cooker right before the party. -Julie Puderbaugh, Berwick, PA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 4h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

12 cups frozen sliced carrots (about 48 ounces), thawed
1-3/4 cups orange juice
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 5 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until carrots are tender., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into slow cooker. Cook, covered, on high until sauce is thickened, 15-30 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ORANGE ROSEMARY CARROTS

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Our whole family loves rosemary, and I grow it along with carrots in my garden every year. This is a delicious recipe to use them both together. -Arlene Butler, Ogden, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot or red onion
1 garlic clove, minced
3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-in. slices
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon thawed frozen orange juice concentrate
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add shallot; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in carrots. Add brown sugar, water, orange juice concentrate, rosemary, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, covered, until carrots are crisp-tender, 15-20 minutes. Uncover and cook until liquid is reduced by half, 1-2 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.