Tender Carrots With Apricots |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is a lovely side dish with ham or chicken. Very simple to make too. Soaking time for the apricots is 1hr 30mins. Ingredients:
1/2 cup dried apricot |
1 1/2 cups carrots, cut into 1/2 inch rounds |
1 1/2 tablespoons water |
1/2 teaspoon unsalted butter |
1/8 teaspoon sugar |
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh parsley (optional) |
Directions:
1. Cover apricots with hot water in a bowl and soak 1 1/2 hours.
2. Drain and pat dry.
3. Cut apricots into thin strips.
4. Combine next 4 ingredients in a heavy nonstick pan over medium heat.
5. Cover tightly, reduce heat to low and cook 12-15 minutes, or until carrots are just tender.
6. Add apricots and return to heat 1-2 minutes.
7. Serve carrots sprinkled with parsley if desired.
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