Carrot Orange Stir Fry

Brighten up your dinner table with this vibrant Carrot Orange Stir Fry, a quick and flavorful dish that’s as healthy as it is delicious. Crisp-tender carrots are infused with a zesty orange soy sauce glaze, lightly sweetened with honey or maple syrup and spiced with fresh ginger and garlic. The sauce is thickened to a glossy perfection with a touch of cornstarch, creating a luscious coating that clings to every bite. Fresh orange zest adds a burst of citrus aroma, while sesame seeds and green onions provide the perfect finishing touches. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is ideal as a side dish or served over rice or noodles for a light and satisfying meal. Whether you’re looking for a vegetarian stir fry or a bold way to elevate carrots, this dish is guaranteed to please!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium carrots
• 1 large orange
• 0.5 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 stalks green onions

Directions

Step 1

Peel the carrots and slice them diagonally into thin, even pieces.

Step 2

Zest the orange to yield about 1 teaspoon of zest. Juice the orange to get approximately 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed juice.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, grated ginger, and orange zest.

Step 4

In another small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water and set aside.

Step 5

Mince the garlic cloves and thinly slice the green onions, separating the white and green parts.

Step 6

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 7

Add the sliced carrots and stir fry for about 3-4 minutes until they are just tender but still crisp.

Step 8

Add the minced garlic and the white parts of the green onions to the skillet. Stir fry for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 9

Pour the orange juice mixture into the skillet, stirring to coat the carrots evenly.

Step 10

Give the cornstarch mixture a quick stir and pour it into the skillet. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 11

Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with the green parts of the green onions and sesame seeds.

Step 12

Serve hot as a side dish or over a bed of rice or noodles for a light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(707.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	633.9

Total Fat 32.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 19.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1352.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 83.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.5g	0%
Total Sugars 55.1g
Protein 10.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 215.6mg	0%
Iron 2.8mg	0%
Potassium 1619.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.9%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 49.8%