Spiced Glazed Carrots with Sherry & Citrus

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
4%
Spiced Glazed Carrots with Sherry & Citrus
45 min.
10
63kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Spiced Glazed Carrots with Sherry & Citrus—a side dish that elevates any meal with its vibrant colors and aromatic blend of spices. Perfectly cooked tender carrots are transformed into a gourmet experience, highlighting the natural sweetness of the vegetables while adding a touch of elegance with sherry and bright citrus notes.

This recipe is not only vegetarian and gluten-free, making it a suitable option for various dietary preferences, but it also serves up to 10 people, making it ideal for gatherings or family dinners. In just 45 minutes, you can prepare this lush side dish that boasts only 63 calories per serving, ensuring you can enjoy this treat guilt-free.

The secret to the perfect glaze lies in the combination of fresh tarragon, cloves, and a hint of citrus juice and zest, which complements the carrots beautifully. The result is a stunning dish that not only looks appealing on your plate but also offers a symphony of flavors that will impress even the most discerning palates. Whether paired with roasted meats or served as a vegetarian centerpiece, these Spiced Glazed Carrots are sure to become a favorite at your table.

Ingredients

  •  bay leaves 
  • 12  peppercorns whole black
  • pounds carrots cut into 1" pieces ( 4 cups) thin
  • tablespoon tarragon fresh
  • pinches ground cloves 
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning
  • tablespoon clementine juice fresh
  • 0.3 teaspoon orange zest freshly grated
  • tablespoons cooking sherry sweet divided
  • tablespoons butter unsalted ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Bring carrots, butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, peppercorns,bay leaf, and 1/2 cup water to a boil ina medium saucepan over medium heat.Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook,stirring occasionally, until just tender, 7–8minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfercarrots to a medium bowl.
  2. Add clementine juice, 1 tablespoon Sherry,and ground cloves to skillet and cook untilglaze forms, 7-8 minutes. Stir in carrotsand remaining 1 tablespoon Sherry. Seasoncarrots to taste with salt. DO AHEAD: Can bemade 4 hours ahead.
  3. Let stand at roomtemperature. Rewarm over medium heatbefore continuing, adding water byteaspoonfuls if dry.
  4. Transfer to a serving plate.
  5. Garnish withtarragon and clementine zest.

Nutrition Facts

Calories63kcal
Protein6.5%
Fat35.41%
Carbs58.09%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.38
Glycemic Load
3.12
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
9.006086975984%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.02mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Hesperetin
0.26mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.1mg
Kaempferol
0.22mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.2mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:63.36kcal
3.17%
Fat:2.57g
3.96%
Saturated Fat:1.49g
9.32%
Carbohydrates:9.5g
3.17%
Net Carbohydrates:6.8g
2.47%
Sugar:4.48g
4.98%
Cholesterol:6.02mg
2.01%
Sodium:180.36mg
7.84%
Alcohol:0.31g
100%
Alcohol %:0.39%
100%
Protein:1.06g
2.12%
Vitamin A:15260.35IU
305.21%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.32%
Vitamin K:12.66µg
12.06%
Fiber:2.7g
10.8%
Potassium:320.69mg
9.16%
Vitamin C:6.21mg
7.53%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.28%
Folate:19.45µg
4.86%
Vitamin B3:0.97mg
4.83%
Vitamin E:0.68mg
4.56%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.22%
Calcium:41.15mg
4.11%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.79%
Magnesium:14.54mg
3.63%
Phosphorus:35.78mg
3.58%
Iron:0.55mg
3.06%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.57%
Copper:0.05mg
2.45%
Zinc:0.26mg
1.72%
Source:Epicurious