HERBED APRICOTS 'N' CARROTS

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

8 medium carrots, sliced
9 dried apricots, sliced
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 58mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges