Apricot Glazed Carrots

Carrots are cooked tender then mixed with a tangy apricot sauce. Serve cold or slightly warm.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 119 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ⅓ cup apricot preserves
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• chopped fresh parsley for garnish
• 2 pounds carrots, peeled and diagonally sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Add carrots to a pot of lightly salted water, and bring to a low boil. Simmer until carrots are tender. Drain.

Step 2

Put melted butter in a bowl, and stir in apricot preserves. Stir in nutmeg, salt, orange zest, and lemon juice. Add carrots, and stir well to coat. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.