Orange Glazed Carrots With Mint Food

ORANGE-GLAZED CARROTS WITH MINT

Steps:

• Cut the carrots on the diagonal into 3-inch lengths.
• Cut thicker pieces in half lengthwise to make them uniform in size.
• Heat the oil in a 9-inch saute pan over moderate heat.
• Add the carrots and cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 3 minutes per side.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Add the ginger, garlic, and shallots and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are softened, 5-7 minutes.
• Add the honey, orange juice, soy sauce and water.
• Cover with a round of waxed paper that fits snugly on the vegetables.
• Cook the carrots slowly on top of the stove, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender and the juices have formed a glaze, 30-40 minutes.
• Garnish with the mint.

ROASTED CARROTS WITH HONEY AND MINT

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the carrots on the baking sheet.
• In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. When the butter has melted, remove the pan from the heat. Add the brown sugar and honey, and stir to combine.
• Pour the butter mixture over the carrots. Sprinkle with the mint, salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Roast the carrots until tender and lightly golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a platter and garnish with fresh mint.

ORANGE-GLAZED CARROTS

Steps:

• Cut a 1-inch chunk off one end of a carrot at an angle. Roll the carrot a quarter turn and cut another 1-inch chunk at an angle. Continue rolling and cutting all of the carrots into 1-inch chunks. Combine the carrots and orange juice in a large saucepan. Add enough water to just cover the carrots. Add the butter and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
• Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to maintain a steady simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender and the liquid has reduced to a glaze, about 20 minutes. Top with the dill and serve.

ORANGE GLAZED CARROTS

Steps:

• Place carrots in a shallow saucepan, and cover with water. Boil until tender. Drain, and return carrots to pan.
• Pour orange juice over carrots, and mix well. Simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Stir in brown sugar, butter, and salt. Heat until butter and sugar melt.

GLAZED ORANGE CARROTS

Steps:

• Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain., Melt butter in a large skillet; stir in orange juice concentrate and brown sugar. Add carrots and parsley; stir to coat. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until glaze is thickened.

ORANGE-GLAZED CARROTS WITH MINT

Steps:

• 1. Cut the carrots on the diagonal. (I keep them whole).
• 2. Heat the oil in a 9-inch saute pan over moderate heat.
• 3. Add the carrots and cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 3 minutes per side.
• 4. Season with salt and pepper.
• 5. Add the ginger, garlic, and shallots and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are softened, 5-7 minutes.
• 6. Add the honey, orange juice, soy sauce and water.
• 7. Cover with a round of waxed paper that fits snugly on the vegetables.
• 8. Cook the carrots slowly on top of the stove, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender and the juices have formed a glaze, 30-40 minutes.
• 9. Garnish with the mint.

GLAZED CARROTS WITH ORANGE AND GINGER

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except lemon juice and garnish in a saucepan no more than 6 inches across. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring to coat, then adjust heat so mixture simmers. Cover.
• Cook, more or less undisturbed, until carrots are tender and liquid is almost gone, 10 to 20 minutes. Uncover and boil off remaining liquid, then add lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot or within an hour or two, garnished with herbs, if you like.

ROASTED BABY CARROTS, WITH CHILE, MINT AND ORANGE GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Whisk juice, 1 tablespoon oil, and vinegar in small bowl to blend; set aside.
• Stir remaining 1 tablespoon oil, crushed red pepper, and salt in medium bowl. Add carrots and toss to coat. Scrape carrot mixture onto large rimmed baking sheet. Arrange carrots in single layer.
• Roast carrots until almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes (depending on size). Add juice mixture and toss to blend. Roast until juices are reduced to glaze and coat carrots, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes longer. Season to taste with more salt, if desired. Transfer carrots to large bowl; add mint and orange peel and toss to blend. Transfer to serving bowl.

GLAZED ORANGE CARROTS

Steps:

• Trim the carrots and cook in boiling water for 4-6 mins until just tender, then drain. Melt the butter in a large frying pan, add the drained carrots, then fry over a high heat for 1 min. Pour over the orange juice and cook for a further 2-3 mins, bubbling the sauce and stirring to thoroughly coat the carrots. Finally, stir in the chopped parsley and serve.