Contributed By: anncrampton allrecipes
"Carrots are cooked tender then mixed with a tangy apricot sauce. Serve cold or slightly warm."
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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Meal Type: Appetizers
Ingredients
2 pounds Carrots, peeled and diagonally sliced
3 tablespoons Butter, melted
1/3 cup Apricot preserves
1/4 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Orange zest
2 teaspoons Fresh lemon juice
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Preparation
Add carrots to a pot of lightly salted water, and bring to a low boil. Simmer until carrots are tender. Drain.
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.
Cook's Notes
Calories: 122
Total Fat: 4.6g
Cholesterol: 12mg
Sodium: 164mg
Total Carbs: 20.5g
Dietary Fiber: 3.7g
Protein: 1.4g
Nutrition Information