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Grapefruit Honey Glazed Carrots

Grapefruit Honey Glazed Carrots

A sunny side dish that’s done in about 10 minutes – and will brighten the day of kids or anyone: Grapefruit Honey Glazed Carrots.

Honey & Grapefruit Glazed Carrots

Need a quick side for chicken, fish, pork or even #MeatlessMonday? How about a dish that everyone at the table – including kids and the husband – will adore?

With only five ingredients, these sweet, savory baby carrots may be your new favorite go-to recipe.

And the best part: It’s made with sunny citrus…which we eat all day during dreary winter!

Grapefruit is by far my favorite citrus. Instead of slicing it in half and digging out bites, I like to peel and section grapefruit just like an orange. And a big pink grapefruit totally cures my mid-afternoon slump – thanks to that zippy tart-sweet taste.

In terms of nutrition, a medium (3 3/4-inch diameter) grapefruit contains:

  • Over 70% of the daily value for vitamin A – a powerful antioxidant
  • About 200% of the daily value for vitamin C – another antioxidant to help boost the immune system
  • About 10% of the daily value for potassium
  • 4 grams of fiber!
  • About 95 calories

A sunny side dish: Grapefruit Honey Glazed Carrots | @tspcurry

Now back to this carrot dish. My kids have unfortunately decided that they’re tired of raw baby carrots + ranch dressing. This is very sad! Because that was like the easiest veggie to throw on the table – ever. But cooked baby carrots are a close second: Easy peasy. And my kids love the natural sweetness.

And by cooking these carrots in just a small amount of water in the microwave or on the stove, the majority of nutrients are preserved. Plus ==> There’s only ONE pot to wash.A sunny side dish that takes only 10 minutes: Grapefruit Honey Glazed Carrots via @tspcurry Click To Tweet

Enjoy this sunny orange dish – as you wish for just a bit more sun.

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Grapefruit Honey Glazed Carrots


  • Author: Serena Ball
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Description

A sunny side dish that’s done in about 10 minutes – and will brighten the day of kids or anyone: Grapefruit Honey Glazed Carrots.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound baby carrots
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 1 grapefruit – zested to produce 1/4 teaspoon grated peel and squeezed to make 1/4 cup juice
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Garnish: parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place carrots and 1/4 cup water in a microwave-safe-dish and cook on HIGH power for about 5 minutes until tender; stirring halfway through cooking. OR Place carrots and 1/2 cup water in a small pot on stove and cook over medium-high heat for about 5-6 minutes until tender. Drain (but don’t dump the water – it’s deliciously sweet carrot-flavored water – and contains vitamin C!)
  2. While carrots are cooking, melt butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Whisk in grapefruit peel, juice, cornstarch and honey. Cook until thick – about 1-2 minutes – stirring.
  3. Lower heat to low and add warm carrots; stir to coat carrots with glaze.

Do you peel and section grapefruit? Or do you only eat them cut in half?

Emily @ Sinful Nutrition

Tuesday 19th of January 2016

I love grapefruit this time of year, and carrots are by far my favorite veggie. Guess I'll be needing to make these soon!

Min

Monday 18th of January 2016

Grapefruit is my FAV citrus as well! That's why I can't believe I've never added it to dishes or baked goods!! Grapefruit zest, you are on my radar now ;)

Serena Ball

Tuesday 19th of January 2016

Happy to help you get your Grapefruit Radar up, Min! (: Enjoy adding the zesty zest!

Pragati // Simple Medicine

Monday 18th of January 2016

I love baby carrots! And the combination of honey and grapefruit sounds delicious.

Serena Ball

Tuesday 19th of January 2016

I haven't cooked baby carrots too often - but they are so easy. Zero prep. Just open the bag and steam! Thanks Pragati.

Sues

Monday 18th of January 2016

I just made grapefruit zest asparagus annnd now I pinned your carrot recipe because I want grapefruit on everything! I love how bright and sunny this dish sounds :)

Serena Ball

Tuesday 19th of January 2016

YUM! What a great idea to do grapefruit on asparagus Sues! Let the sun shine in, right?!

EA-The Spicy RD

Monday 18th of January 2016

Such HAPPY carrots=love 'em! My kids both like cooked carrots, so I'll definitely be making this for a veggie side dish. Love the grapefruit too-yum!!

Serena Ball

Tuesday 19th of January 2016

Thanks EA! How sunny is it in your neck of the wood? Please send some Cali sun here soon!

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