HONEY ORANGE GLAZED CARROTS

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I love orange glazed carrots! They are so flavorful, festive and healthy addition that you can add to the weekly dinner menu. Plus they are quick to prepare too. I hope you enjoy this simple recipe and add them as a side to one of your favorite main dishes. This is from Ninja Cooking System Cookbook.

Provided by Kimberly Biegacki

Categories     Vegetables

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large oranges
1 tsp orange zest
1 1/2 lb carrots, peeled and cut 1/2-inch thick slices
2 Tbsp butter
1 tsp salt
2 Tbsp honey
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, minced or 1/4 tsp dried thyme

Steps:

  • 1. Grate 1/2 tsp orange zest and squeeze 3/4 cup juice from oranges. Stir carrots, 1 tbsp butter, orange juice, and salt in pot. Set to STOVETOP HIGH; cover and cook 10 minutes or until the carrots are tender. Stir them occasionally.
  • 2. Once carrots are cooked tender uncover pot. Cook uncovered till liquid is reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Stir in 1 tbsp of butter, honey, 1/2 tsp zest and thyme. Cook an addt'l 3-5 minutes, stirring often.
  • 3. These carrots go well with any dinner you might be having.

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