Citrus Peach Carrots

Name: Citrus Peach Carrots
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Side Dishes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
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

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

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.

Editor's Note

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.

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Valerie K

Jun 15, 2019

Doesn't look appealing to the eye. !!!
AvidcookGAtoCA

Jun 1, 2019

Oh my, so easy and so good! I just tried this recipe from the April/May 2019 Simple and Delicious and glad I did. I had everything on hand except almonds, so I subbed coarsely chopped pecans. This side dish came together in a flash and got 2 thumbs up from me, husband, and 5 year old granddaughter. Lynne, Volunteer Field Editor