Home Recipes Ingredients Vegetables Carrots

Citrus Peach Carrots

Name: Citrus Peach Carrots
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh baby carrots; 2 tablespoons water; 1/4 cup peach preserves; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon orange juice; 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup salted roasted almonds, coarsely chopped

2 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Makes

4 servings

The bright flavors of lemon and peach balance the sweet earthiness of carrots in this delicious side. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Citrus Peach Carrots Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Next Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound fresh baby carrots
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup peach preserves
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon orange juice
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup salted roasted almonds, coarsely chopped

Directions

Place carrots and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
In another microwave-safe bowl, combine the preserves, butter, orange juice, lemon zest and pepper. Cook, uncovered, on high for 30-45 seconds or until butter is melted. Pour over carrots; sprinkle with almonds and toss to coat.

Test Kitchen tip

If you don't have roasted almonds, stir in toasted chopped pecans or walnuts for added crunch and flavor.

Microwave-1,100 watt

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 193 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 177mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.

Citrus Peach Carrots

Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition Facts

Recommended Video

More from Taste of Home