Orange-Glazed Carrots, Onions & Radishes

  Side Dishes

Carrots and radishes give color and crunch to this sweet, spicy side. We never have leftovers. If you make it ahead, reheat it and add the walnuts just before serving.

Orange-Glazed Carrots, Onions & Radishes

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh pearl onions
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 2 pounds medium carrots, thinly sliced
  • 12 radishes, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 4 teaspoons grated orange zest
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Instructions

  • 1. In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add pearl onions; boil 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Peel.
  • 2. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add carrots, pearl onions, radishes, brown sugar, orange zest and juice; cook, covered, until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, 10-15 minutes. Cook, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 5-7 minutes longer. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 277 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 141mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein.

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