The light, sweet glaze on these carrots is sure to please.

　　

Ingredients

serves 4, 1/2 cup per serving

　　1/4 cup water (plus 1 to 2 tablespoons more if needed)

　　12 ounces carrots, sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick (about 2 cups)

　　1/8 teaspoon salt

　　2 tablespoons all-fruit apricot spread

　　

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring 1/4 cup water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the carrots and salt. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook, covered, for 7 to 9 minutes, or until tender-crisp, adding the remaining 1 to 2 tablespoons water if needed to keep the pan from boiling dry. Drain if necessary.

　　

Step 2

Add the apricot spread, stirring until melted.

　　

nutrition information

Step 3

(Per Serving)

　　

Step 4

Calories: 55

　　

Step 5

Total Fat: 0.0g

　　

Step 6

Saturated: 0.0g

　　

Step 7

Trans: 0.0g

　　

Step 8

Polyunsaturated: 0.0g

　　

Step 9

Monounsaturated: 0.0g

　　

Step 10

Cholesterol: 0mg

　　

Step 11

Sodium: 132mg

　　

Step 12

Carbohydrates: 13g

　　

Step 13

Fiber: 2g

　　

Step 14

Sugars: 8g

　　

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Protein: 1g

　　

Step 16

Dietary Exchanges

　　

Step 17

1 Vegetable

　　

Step 18

1/2 Carbohydrate

　　American Heart Association Quick & Easy Meals