Ginger and Orange Glazed Carrots with Toasted Almonds

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

Tender roasted carrots coated in a zesty ginger-orange glaze, topped with crunchy toasted almonds for a bright and festive side dish. This Mediterranean-inspired Christmas recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs carrots, fresh ginger, orange juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, peeled and cut into 3-inch sticks carrots
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 1/3 cup, freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp orange zest

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 1 lb peeled and cut carrots with 2 tbsp olive oil, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Spread the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, turning halfway, until tender and slightly caramelized at the edges.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger. Simmer for 5 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly.
4. Step 4: Remove the carrots from the oven and transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle the warm ginger-orange glaze over the carrots and toss gently to coat.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds and 1 tsp orange zest over the top before serving.