CITRUS-APRICOT VEGETABLE GLAZE

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For a delightful finishing touch, Dot Christiansen of Bettendorf, Iowa drizzles this refreshing citrusy glaze over carrot and zucchini strips. It's also a tasty way to jazz up fresh sugar snap peas. Double the glaze ingredients if you decide to serve all three veggies!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup apricot preserves
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
FOR CARROTS AND ZUCCHINI:
1 pound medium carrots
4 medium zucchini
FOR PEAS:
2 pounds fresh sugar snap peas

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the preserves, butter, orange zest, lemon juice, salt and nutmeg. Yield: about 1/2 cup., For carrots and zucchini: Trim ends from vegetables. With a vegetable peeler, cut very thin slices down the length of each carrot and zucchini, making long ribbons. , Place carrots in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 2 minutes. Add zucchini; cover and steam 2-3 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Transfer to a serving dish. Drizzle with glaze; toss to coat. Serve with a slotted spoon. Yield: 8 servings., For peas: Place peas in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-5 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a serving dish. Drizzle with glaze; toss to coat. Serve with a slotted spoon.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Sayfon islam
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This glaze is a great way to add some extra flavor to your vegetables. I especially like it on roasted parsnips.


Zameer Khan
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I'm not a big fan of apricots, but I actually really liked this glaze. It's not too sweet, and the citrus flavor really balances it out.


Sohail Anjum
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This glaze is so easy to make, and it adds so much flavor to my vegetables. I especially love it on roasted carrots.


MD FARUK MIA
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I've made this glaze several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and it goes great with roasted vegetables or grilled chicken.


Alexis Martin
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This glaze is a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They love the sweet and tangy flavor.


Asiegbulam Kenneth
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I'm not a huge fan of vegetable glazes, but this one is actually really good. It's not too sweet, and it has a nice tangy flavor.


Md Md Akkas
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This is the best vegetable glaze I've ever had. It's so easy to make, and it adds so much flavor to my roasted vegetables.


Abena Love
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I tried this glaze on grilled salmon, and it was delicious! The glaze was perfectly balanced, with a hint of sweetness from the apricots and a lovely tang from the citrus.


Renita Adwabour
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This glaze is a great way to add some extra flavor to your vegetables. I especially like it on roasted carrots and parsnips.


abdull rehmanwains07
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I made this glaze for a dinner party, and it was a huge success. My guests couldn't stop raving about it. I served it with roasted vegetables, and the glaze really brought out the flavors of the vegetables.


Alexis Ngarambe
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This glaze is amazing! I used it on grilled chicken, and it was so flavorful and moist. I will definitely be using this recipe again.


Rehman Jr
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I've tried many vegetable glazes before, but this one is by far my favorite. It's so easy to make, and it adds so much flavor to my roasted vegetables. I especially love the combination of citrus and apricot. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tar


Ch Vann
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This citrus apricot vegetable glaze was a hit! I used it on roasted carrots and parsnips, and the glaze caramelized beautifully. The flavors were perfectly balanced, with a hint of sweetness from the apricots and a lovely tang from the citrus. My fam