Sorghum-Glazed Baby Carrots

Vegetarian
Health score
3%
Sorghum-Glazed Baby Carrots
45 min.
10
172kcal

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Delight your taste buds with our Sorghum-Glazed Baby Carrots, a delectable dish that perfectly combines simplicity and sophistication. Perfectly suitable for any occasion, this vegetarian appetizer not only showcases the vibrant colors of fresh baby carrots but also infuses them with a rich blend of flavors that will impress your guests.

Imagine tender, sweet baby carrots glazed with a luscious bourbon and sorghum syrup mixture, enhanced by a splash of fresh orange juice that brightens every bite. The glaze creates a beautiful shine, elevating the humble carrot into an elegant treat that can be served as an antipasti, snack, or starter. At only 172 calories per serving, these carrots offer a guilt-free indulgence that everyone can enjoy.

The recipe is straightforward and ready in just 45 minutes, making it ideal for both weeknight dinners and special gatherings. With just a frying pan and a handful of ingredients, you can create a dish that is bursting with flavor and sure to become a favorite. Whether you’re looking to impress your guests or simply want to elevate your home-cooked meals, Sorghum-Glazed Baby Carrots are a delightful choice that pairs beautifully with various other dishes.

So, grab your baby carrots and let’s get cooking! The combination of sweetness from the sorghum and bourbon, along with the richness of butter, will transform this ordinary vegetable into an extraordinary culinary experience.

Ingredients

  • pounds baby carrots trimmed peeled halved lengthwise (such as Thumbelina)
  • tablespoons bourbon 
  • 10 servings pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.5 cup orange juice fresh
  • 0.5 cup sorghum syrup 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted (1 stick)

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over mediumheat.
  2. Add carrots and sauté until beginningto soften, about 10 minutes.
  3. Add gingerand sorghum. Cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Removefrom heat; stir in orange juice and bourbon.Return to heat; reduce heat to medium-low.Cover skillet and cook, stirring occasionally,until carrots are fork-tender, 5-7 minutes.Uncover and cook until liquid has beenreduced to a syrupy consistency and carrotsare nicely glazed, about 6 minutes. Discardginger. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories172kcal
Protein4.69%
Fat54.92%
Carbs40.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.9
Glycemic Load
0.67
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
8.9560869543449%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
1.48mg
Naringenin
0.27mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:172.3kcal
8.61%
Fat:9.67g
14.88%
Saturated Fat:5.9g
36.87%
Carbohydrates:16g
5.33%
Net Carbohydrates:12.71g
4.62%
Sugar:5.37g
5.96%
Cholesterol:24.4mg
8.13%
Sodium:72.82mg
3.17%
Alcohol:3.01g
100%
Alcohol %:2.86%
100%
Protein:1.86g
3.72%
Vitamin A:12819.06IU
256.38%
Fiber:3.29g
13.14%
Vitamin C:8.56mg
10.37%
Vitamin K:9.5µg
9.05%
Potassium:277.64mg
7.93%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.68%
Folate:28.57µg
7.14%
Iron:1.27mg
7.06%
Phosphorus:58.3mg
5.83%
Copper:0.1mg
5.06%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
5.05%
Vitamin B3:0.84mg
4.21%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.16%
Vitamin B5:0.4mg
4.01%
Calcium:36.25mg
3.62%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.2%
Magnesium:10.83mg
2.71%
Vitamin E:0.27mg
1.8%
Selenium:0.95µg
1.35%
Zinc:0.18mg
1.17%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.13%
Source:Epicurious