Instant Pot Spiced Orange Carrots

Carrots are one of my favorite ingredients. Eaten raw, they’re crunchy like a chip and satisfy my snack cravings any day of the week. Cook ’em up, and you’ll find their sweet flavors intensify. The other great thing about carrots? They go so well with any cuisine! These Instant Pot Spiced Orange Carrots are proof of that. Flavored with orange juice, cinnamon, ginger, and honey, this 6-ingredient recipe is the perfect side dish to go alongside Thanksgiving dinner. Or, serve it up with a grilled chicken breast in the summertime. No matter what you’re eating for dinner, this healthy vegetable side dish It will probably work!

Instant Pot Spiced Orange Carrots

There are so many reasons to love this dish. First, it only requires six ingredients — most of which you probably already have on-hand in the pantry! Ground ginger and cinnamon are always in my spice cabinet, as is honey because it’s a fantastic option when I’m looking for a natural, wholesome sweetener. So head to the store and pick up a bag of carrots and a glass of orange juice, and you’re ready to make Instant Pot Spiced Orange Carrots! The other reason this recipe should be on a regular rotation for weeknight dinners? It only takes three minutes on high pressure in the Instant Pot. Even considering the time it takes for the Instant Pot to come up to pressure and manually releasing once it’s finished cooking, this vegetable side dish will be ready in about 15 minutes.

When the carrots are finished cooking, drizzle them with a little honey to make them extra sweet and oh-so-delicious. Save the cooking liquid, because it makes an excellent base for salad dressings once it cools. You can also reduce it down to make a glaze for chicken, vegetables, or pork.

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