Orange Honey Glazed Carrots (Printable Version)

Sweet glazed carrots with orange, honey, and fresh dill for a bright, flavorful side.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped

→ Glaze

03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 2 tablespoons honey
05 - 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
06 - 1 teaspoon orange zest
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the sliced carrots and cook for 5-6 minutes until just tender. Drain using a colander and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the honey, orange juice, orange zest, salt, and pepper until well combined.
03 - Add the drained carrots to the skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly in the glaze mixture.
04 - Cook, stirring occasionally, for 7-10 minutes until the carrots are glossy and the glaze thickens slightly.
05 - Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh dill. Toss gently and transfer to a serving dish while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The glaze caramelizes just enough to make every bite taste elegant, yet it comes together faster than you'd expect.
  • It's the kind of side dish that makes people ask for the recipe, even though it feels too simple to share.
02 -
  • If your glaze reduces too quickly and threatens to burn, lower the heat or add a splash of water—a burnt glaze tastes bitter and ruins the whole balance.
  • Boiling the carrots first prevents them from being raw inside while the glaze thickens; it's the shortcut that actually works.
03 -
  • Don't skip the orange zest—that tiny bit of intensity is what elevates this from a simple glaze to something genuinely special.
  • Slice your carrots as uniformly as you can manage so they finish cooking at the same time and the glaze coats them evenly.
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