Need a tasty side dish that’s healthy and goes together quickly? Try these orange glazed carrots in the microwave! This post contains affiliate links.
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What ingredients do you need to make Orange Glazed Carrots in the Microwave?
- baby carrots
- orange juice
- white sugar
- cornstarch
- salt
- minced parsley
How do you make Orange Glazed Carrots in the Microwave?
Mix the sugar, salt, cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of orange juice in a small bowl.
Place the carrots and the rest of the orange juice in a 1.5-qt microwavable casserole dish.
Cover and cook on high for 6 minutes. This cooking time will make them crisp tender, but if you prefer softer carrots cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Toss the cooked carrots with the cornstarch and sugar mixture and return to them to the microwave.
Cook UNCOVERED for an additional 2-3 minutes. Stir them halfway through the cooking time.
Let stand for 5 minutes.
Add minced parsley before serving.
Can you make these Orange Glazed Carrots in the Microwave ahead of time?
Absolutely! You can make them up a day ahead of time. Just keep them covered in the fridge. Then, reheat the carrot sin the microwave for 3-4 minutes when ready to serve.
How do you store leftover Orange Glazed Carrots?
Keep them in a covered container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat servings individually in the microwave.
What substitutions can I use for these Orange Glazed Carrots?
Baby Carrots – You can use regular-sized carrots and just cut them into coins or julienne them. You could also use a bag of frozen carrots instead of fresh carrots.
White Sugar – You can switch out the white sugar and use honey or brown sugar in the same amount.
Parsley – You can leave this out completely if desired.
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Orange Glazed Carrots in the Microwave
Ingredients
- 3 cups baby carrots (or peeled and sliced or julienned)
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Mix sugar, salt, cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of orange juice in a small bowl.
- Place the carrots and the rest of the orange juice in a 1.5-qt microwavable casserole dish.
- Cover and cook on high for 6 minutes,
- Toss the cooked carrots with the cornstarch mixture and return to microwave.
- Cook uncovered for an additional 2-3 minutes. Stir halfway through the cooking time.
- Let the carrots stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 67Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 355mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 2gSugar: 12gProtein: 1g
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