Orange-Glazed Carrots and Onions

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
13%
Orange-Glazed Carrots and Onions
45 min.
6
66kcal

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If you're looking for a vibrant side dish that brings a burst of flavor to your dinner table, look no further than our Orange-Glazed Carrots and Onions! Perfectly vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free, this recipe not only fits various dietary needs, but it also packs a punch of zesty goodness that your taste buds will love.

Imagine tender baby carrots and sweet, caramelized onions, all coated in a luscious orange glaze, enhanced by the subtle depth of garlic and the umami of low-sodium soy sauce. This dish is not just a delightful addition to your meal, but it also plays beautifully with the colors and aromas of any plate, making it an ideal accompaniment to your favorite protein or a satisfying stand-alone dish.

In just 45 minutes, you can indulge in this nutritious and low-calorie delight, with each serving only costing you 66 calories. This beautiful medley is not only pleasing to the eye but is also a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet in a delicious way. With simple, wholesome ingredients, you'll find that preparing this dish is a straightforward process that results in impressive flavors. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or looking for a comforting weeknight side, these Orange-Glazed Carrots and Onions are sure to impress!

Ingredients

  • pound baby carrots 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • cup fat-skimmed beef broth fat-free
  •  garlic clove minced
  • tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium
  • 1.5 cups onion thinly sliced
  • tablespoons orange marmalade 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Combine the first 5 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover and simmer 10 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in marmalade, salt, and pepper. Cook, uncovered, 30 minutes or until liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup (about 30 minutes), stirring frequently.

Nutrition Facts

Calories66kcal
Protein10.91%
Fat2.97%
Carbs86.12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.83
Glycemic Load
0.88
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
8.9869565315869%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
2mg
Kaempferol
0.26mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
8.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:65.89kcal
3.29%
Fat:0.23g
0.36%
Saturated Fat:0.04g
0.24%
Carbohydrates:15.1g
5.03%
Net Carbohydrates:12.1g
4.4%
Sugar:9.4g
10.44%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:604.04mg
26.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.91g
3.83%
Vitamin A:10430.5IU
208.61%
Fiber:3.01g
12.03%
Manganese:0.22mg
11.22%
Folate:32.54µg
8.13%
Potassium:282.68mg
8.08%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.66%
Vitamin K:7.41µg
7.06%
Vitamin C:5.4mg
6.55%
Copper:0.11mg
5.55%
Iron:0.95mg
5.25%
Phosphorus:51.37mg
5.14%
Magnesium:17.86mg
4.47%
Vitamin B5:0.43mg
4.28%
Calcium:41.17mg
4.12%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
3.97%
Vitamin B3:0.78mg
3.88%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.22%
Selenium:1.87µg
2.67%
Zinc:0.28mg
1.85%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.26%
Source:My Recipes