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.