Best 9 Orange Glazed Shredded Carrots Reduced Or Low Fat Recipes

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In this article, we will explore a variety of delicious and healthy recipes for orange glazed shredded carrots, paying special attention to options that are reduced or low in fat. Shredded carrots are a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes, from salads to side dishes to main courses. When combined with a tangy and flavorful orange glaze, they become a delightful treat that is both nutritious and satisfying. Whether you're looking for a simple weeknight meal or a special dish for a holiday gathering, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that will satisfy your cravings.

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ORANGE-GLAZED CARROTS



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Rich in vitamins C and A, this nutritional powerhouse doesn't taste like a diet dish. The carrots absorb and become glazed with the buttery juice and dill adds a surprising fresh note at the end.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound carrots
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon picked fresh dill leaves

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.

GLAZED ORANGE CARROTS



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Want your kids to eat more carrots? This tender side dish has a pleasant citrus flavor and a pretty orange glaze. It's a "must" at our family gatherings. -Marilyn Hash, Enumclaw, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds fresh carrots, sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ORANGE GLAZED CARROTS



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A wonderfully easy glazed carrot recipe that the whole family will enjoy. Great for special occasions or an every day meal.

Provided by HEIDI S.

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots     Glazed Carrot Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound baby carrots
¼ cup orange juice
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 pinch salt

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 131.3 mg, Sugar 16.5 g

ORANGE-GLAZED SHREDDED CARROTS (REDUCED OR LOW-FAT)



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With the holidays coming, now is the time when I begin looking for delectable side-dishes. While there are many recipes for glazed carrots, this redition looks like one that everyone will enjoy but won't contribute to the holiday bulge. Found this in my Eating Well magazine and plnning to prepare it for Thanksgiving. A mandoline makes quick work of preparing the carrots. Even better, you can buy pre-shredded carrots in the market.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Oranges

Time 18m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1/2 cup fat free chicken broth
1 teaspoon honey (if you like your sides on the sweeter side) (optional)
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
2 (10 ounce) bags shredded carrots or 2 (10 ounce) bags julienne-cut carrots
1 teaspoon butter
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Whisk orange juice, broth, honey (if using) and cornstarch in a small bowl.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots and cook, stirring constantly, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir the juice mixture and add to the carrots . Cover and continue cooking, stirring occasionally for 2-3 minutes. Add butter and continue to cook until the butter melts and the carrots are tender, 2-3 minutes. (Note the if you are usng shredded carrots, your cooking time will be shorter.).
  • Serve.

ORANGE-GLAZED CARROTS



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Orange and nuts glazed carrots in a zesty side dish - ready in just 20 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/3 cup orange marmalade
1/2 cup golden raisins

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup water to boiling. Add carrots; return to boiling. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • Meanwhile, in 8-inch nonstick skillet, spread almonds in single layer; cook over medium-high heat 4 to 7 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.
  • Drain carrots; return to saucepan. Stir in marmalade and raisins. Cook over low heat 1 minute, stirring constantly, until marmalade is melted. Gently stir in almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 35 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g

ORANGE-GLAZED SHREDDED CARROTS



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Make and share this Orange-Glazed Shredded Carrots recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JacquelineS

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 (10 ounce) bags carrots, shredded
1 teaspoon butter
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, which juice, broth and cornstarch.
  • Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet on medium-high heat.
  • Add carrots and cook 3 minutes.
  • Stir in juice mixture, butter and salt.
  • Cover and cook, stirring occaisionally, 5-6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.6, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 0.8, Sodium 116.5, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.1, Protein 0.7

CARROTS A LA ORANGE



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This delicious dish covers tender carrots with a delicious butter, orange, and ginger sauce.

Provided by larkspur

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package carrots, peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil in a saucepan and cook carrots in the boiling water until just tender, about 15 minutes. Drain. Transfer carrots to a serving dish and keep warm.
  • Whisk sugar, cornstarch, salt, and ginger in a saucepan until thoroughly combined; turn heat to medium and whisk in orange juice. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, and cook until sauce is smooth and thickened, about 3 minutes; stir in butter. Pour sauce over carrots, stir to coat, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 175.8 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

ORANGE GLAZED CARROTS RECIPE



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These carrots have the perfect sweet and citrus glaze and are cooked to perfection!

Provided by Six Sisters Stuff

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds fresh carrots, sliced
2 Tablespoons butter
1/4 cup orange juice
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Place an inch of water in a saucepan and add carrots.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and cover with a lid. Let simmer for 8-10 minutes or until the carrots are tender.
  • Drain the water when the carrots are done cooking and set aside.
  • In another saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
  • Whisk in orange juice and brown sugar.
  • Fold in carrots and parsley and stir until carrots are evenly coated in glaze.
  • Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly.

SAUTEED ORANGE-GLAZED BABY CARROTS



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Here's a wonderful accompaniment to just about any main dish, whether for a holiday or not. The carrots are sauteed in a sweet orange butter sauce with a unique blend of spices. -Angela Bartow, Cato, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound fresh baby carrots
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons thawed orange juice concentrate
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute carrots in butter for 8 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients; cook 2 minutes longer. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until carrots are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh carrots. If using frozen carrots, thaw them completely before cooking.
  • Use a large skillet or Dutch oven to cook the carrots. This will allow them to cook evenly and prevent them from sticking.
  • Be careful not to overcook the carrots. They should be tender but still have a slight crunch.
  • Use a reduced-fat or low-fat orange juice to make the glaze. This will help to reduce the amount of sugar and calories in the dish.
  • To make the glaze smoother, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve before using.
  • Serve the carrots immediately after they are cooked. They can be served as a side dish or as a main course.

Conclusion:

Orange glazed shredded carrots are a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make dish. They are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or for a special occasion. The carrots are tender and flavorful, and the orange glaze adds a touch of sweetness and tartness. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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