Orange-glazed Carrots

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 lbs carrots, cut lengthwise into thirds, then into 2-inch pieces
• 3/4 teaspoon orange zest, finely julienned
• 1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/3 cup thinly-sliced scallion, whites
• 1 tablespoon firmly-packed light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1/4 cup thinly-sliced scallion top

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan, combine the carrots, orange zest, orange juice, garlic, scallion whites, brown sugar, butter, ginger, and salt.
• 2 bring to a boil over medium heat and cook gently, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender and glossy and the liquid is syrupy, about 20 minutes.
• 3 stir in the scallion greens until well combined.
• 4 spoon carrots into a bowl and serve.