Curried Carrots with Apricot Preserves and Raisins

Serves 4 - 6 as side dish

Ingredients

1 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 Tbs. apricot preserves
1-1/2 tsp. lemon juice
3/4 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. curry powder
1 tsp. unsalted butter
2 tsp. vegetable oil
1-1/2 tsp. brown sugar
1/4 cup raisins

Directions

1. Place carrots in a steamer basket over boiling water.

2. Cover saucepan and steam 5-7 minutes or until almost tender. Remove carrots from steamer and set aside.

3. Combine apricot spread, lemon juice, mustard and curry powder in a small bowl.

4. Heat butter and oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat. When oil is hot sauté carrots 1 minute.

5. Stir in brown sugar and raisins and sauté another 1-2 minutes.

6. Add spice mixture, stirring constantly 2-3 minutes, scraping down sides of skillet, or until carrots are glazed.

Per serving: calories 130, fat 3.6g, 23% calories from fat, cholesterol 3mg, protein 1.7g, carbohydrates 24.7g, fiber 4.7g, sodium 90mg.