Cinnamon-Infused Carrot & Sweet Potato Orange Glaze

Ingredients

- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup pitted prunes, chopped
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon orange zest

Instructions

1. Prepare the Vegetables:
Peel and slice the carrots into 1/4-inch rounds. Peel and cube the sweet potato into 1/2-inch pieces.

2. Heat the Oil:
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.

3. Sauté the Vegetables:
Add the sliced carrots and cubed sweet potato to the pan. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.

4. Add the Liquid Ingredients:
Pour in the orange juice and water. Stir to combine with the vegetables.

5. Sweeten and Season:
Stir in the honey and kosher salt, ensuring they dissolve into the liquid.

6. Incorporate Prunes and Spice:
Add the chopped prunes and cinnamon stick to the pan. Stir artfully to integrate all elements.

7. Simmer the Mixture:
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.

8. Final Touch of Zest:
Before serving, remove the cinnamon stick. Add the orange zest, stirring it into the glazed vegetable mixture to release its aroma.

9. Serve:
Transfer the glazed carrots and sweet potatoes to a serving dish. Spoon the sauce over the top, ensuring each piece is coated well. Serve hot as a delightful dinner side.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT10M
10 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT25M
25 minutes

Total Time

- PT35M
35 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Carrot recipe
- Sweet potato dish
- Orange glaze
- Vegetarian dinner
- Cinnamon-infused
- Healthy dinner
- Easy gourmet
- Glazed vegetables
- Sweet and savory
- Fruit-infused

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 820

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