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Apricot Carrots

The light, sweet glaze on these carrots is sure to please.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4, 1/2 cup per serving

Ingredients

1/4 cup water (plus 1 to 2 tablespoons more if needed)
12 ounces carrots, sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick (about 2 cups)
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons all-fruit apricot spread

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium saucepan, bring 1/4 cup water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the carrots and salt. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook, covered, for 7 to 9 minutes, or until tender-crisp, adding the remaining 1 to 2 tablespoons water if needed to keep the pan from boiling dry. Drain if necessary.

    Step 2

    Add the apricot spread, stirring until melted.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 3

    (Per Serving)

    Step 4

    Calories: 55

    Step 5

    Total Fat: 0.0g

    Step 6

    Saturated: 0.0g

    Step 7

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 8

    Polyunsaturated: 0.0g

    Step 9

    Monounsaturated: 0.0g

    Step 10

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 11

    Sodium: 132mg

    Step 12

    Carbohydrates: 13g

    Step 13

    Fiber: 2g

    Step 14

    Sugars: 8g

    Step 15

    Protein: 1g

    Step 16

    Dietary Exchanges

    Step 17

    1 Vegetable

    Step 18

    1/2 Carbohydrate

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