Glazed Carrots with Dried Plums

Prep Time 10 minutes    Cook Time 20 minutes     Serves 6

Ingredients

1 pound (6 medium) carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces or baby carrots
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup (about 6 ounces) pitted dried plums (prunes), halved
1 tablespoon butter
Salt, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped parsley, optional

Directions

In large skillet, cover carrots with water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium. Cook about 10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and return to skillet. Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk together orange juice, honey, mustard and pepper; set aside. Add dried plums, butter and orange juice mixture to carrots. Cover and cook over low heat 5 to 10 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly and is reduced by half, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Calories

156

Cholesterol

5mg

% of Calories from Fat

12%

Total Fat

2g

Sodium

169mg

Carbohydrates

33g

Protein

2g

Fiber

4g

Potassium

501mg