Spiced Orange Carrot Coins
Spiced Orange Carrot Coins are a vibrant gluten-free side dish featuring tender carrot slices simmered in fresh orange juice with garlic, cumin, coriander, ginger, and curry powder. Naturally sweet with warm aromatic spices, they're a colorful addition to weeknight dinners or holiday meals.
Equipment
- Food processor or mandolin
- grater
- large saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 cup 235 ml fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon mild to medium curry powder
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 4 cloves garlic grated
- 10 carrots trimmed, peeled, and thinly sliced into coins
Instructions
- Heat the coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the grated garlic, cumin seeds, coriander, ginger, curry powder, and sea salt.
- Cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the sliced carrots.
- Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour in the fresh orange juice.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce to a gentle simmer.
- Cover partially.
- Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender and most of the liquid has reduced.
- Serve immediately.
Notes & Wine Advice
Recipe Notes
Slice the carrots evenly so they cook at the same rate and stay tender without becoming mushy. Freshly squeezed orange juice gives the dish a brighter flavor than bottled juice. Allow most of the cooking liquid to reduce so it lightly coats the carrots before serving. These carrots pair beautifully with roasted chicken, grilled fish, pork, or festive holiday dinners.Wine Advice
A crisp Sauvignon Blanc complements the citrus and warm spices beautifully. For a fruitier pairing, enjoy a chilled Pinot Grigio alongside this colorful side dish.Nutrition values
Calories: 112 kcal | Carbohydrates: 26 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 4 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Sodium: 590 mg | Sugar: 14 g