Herbed Apricots 'n' Carrots

4.7
(3)

There's plenty of flavor in this bright side dish that's quick and easy to prepare but special enough for company. Jodi Rice of Appleton, Wisconsin seasons sliced carrots and dried apricots with a pleasant blend of dill, fennel, brown sugar and dry mustard.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 medium carrots, sliced

  • 9 dried apricots, sliced

  • 1 tablespoon butter or stick margarine

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill

  • ½ teaspoon fennel seed, crushed

  • teaspoon ground mustard

Directions

  1. Place carrots and apricots in a saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 8 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender; drain. Add the remaining ingredients; stir until butter is melted.

Tips

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1/2 cup) equals 114 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 58 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable.