Ingredients

  • 1 pound carrots, sliced or use baby carrots
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 3 scallions, minced green and white parts
  • 2 tablespoons fresh peeled ginger, minced or 1 1/2 tablespoon jarred ginger paste
  • 3/4 cup apricot jam
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled/sliced thinly
  • salt to taste
  • chopped cilantro (optional)

Method

  • In large skillet, steam carrots in water until fork ready. Drain and store until ready to use.
  • To make glaze: Melt butter in large skillet and add scallions, garlic,and ginger until soft.
  • Add apricot jam, vinegar, orange juice and salt (if using any). Let ingredients heat through, 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Spoon carrots into skillet with glaze and reheat until glaze covers carrots and all are heated through.
  • Spoon into serving dish and sprinkle with chopped cilantro if desired.