A sunny side dish that’s done in about 10 minutes – and will brighten the day of kids or anyone: Grapefruit Honey 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
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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A sunny side dish that’s done in about 10 minutes – and will brighten the day of kids or anyone: Grapefruit Honey Glazed Carrots.
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 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
- 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!)
- 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.
- 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?
Rachael Schirmer says
January 18, 2016 at 6:44 amThis looks delicious! I am definitely trying this tonight. Did you put this together yourself? Never would’ve thought to pair grapefruit and carrots 🙂
Serena Ball says
January 19, 2016 at 12:05 pmYup! Thanks for the vote of confidence Rachael. (: My brain gets a little crazy for grapefruit so I like to add it to as many dishes as I can!
EA-The Spicy RD says
January 18, 2016 at 9:49 amSuch 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 says
January 19, 2016 at 12:04 pmThanks EA! How sunny is it in your neck of the wood? Please send some Cali sun here soon!
Sues says
January 18, 2016 at 11:29 amI 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 says
January 19, 2016 at 12:03 pmYUM! What a great idea to do grapefruit on asparagus Sues! Let the sun shine in, right?!
Pragati // Simple Medicine says
January 18, 2016 at 2:46 pmI love baby carrots! And the combination of honey and grapefruit sounds delicious.
Serena Ball says
January 19, 2016 at 12:02 pmI haven’t cooked baby carrots too often – but they are so easy. Zero prep. Just open the bag and steam! Thanks Pragati.
Min says
January 18, 2016 at 7:45 pmGrapefruit 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 says
January 19, 2016 at 12:02 pmHappy to help you get your Grapefruit Radar up, Min! (: Enjoy adding the zesty zest!
Emily @ Sinful Nutrition says
January 19, 2016 at 2:25 pmI love grapefruit this time of year, and carrots are by far my favorite veggie. Guess I’ll be needing to make these soon!