Pomegranate Glazed Carrots

DESCRIPTION

Sure to be a family favorite, this show-stopper side dish recipe with carrots and walnuts is as tasty as it is beautiful!

Total Time
40 Mins
Serves
6
Meal
Dinner
Course
Side

Total Time

Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
30 Mins
Total Time
40 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
259 cal
Total Fat
9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
133 mg
Carbohydrates
48 g
Dietary Fiber
3 g
Protein
2 g

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pomegranate juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 pound carrots, peeled, cut into 1-inch diagonal slices
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/2 cup California walnuts, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cranberries, dried
  • 1 tablespoon thyme, fresh, chopped

Preparation

  1. Place juice in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook for 15 minutes or until juice is reduced to 1/4 cup; stir in honey. (Mixture may be prepared several days ahead and stored tightly covered in the refrigerator.)
  2. While glaze is cooking, preheat oven to 400°F. Place carrots, oil, salt, and pepper on a small baking sheet; stir well to coat. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drizzle glaze over carrots and stir to coat. Bake for 10 minutes more, stirring once or twice.
  3. Stir in walnuts and cranberries and cook for 5 minutes or until carrots are nicely glazed and reach desired tenderness. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with thyme. Recipe may be doubled.