Apricot Glazed Roasted Asparagus Low Fat Recipes

APRICOT PORK ROAST WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine potatoes and 3 tablespoons water. Microwave, covered, on high for 10-12 minutes or until just tender. Drain and transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker. Add carrots, onion and beef broth. In a small bowl, mix salt, garlic, thyme, sage and pepper; sprinkle half over vegetables., Rub remaining seasoning mixture over roast; place meat over vegetables. Spread half of the preserves over roast. Cook, covered, on low 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours or until meat is tender (a thermometer inserted in pork should read at least 145°)., Remove roast from slow cooker; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes. Serve with vegetables and remaining preserves.

SLOW-COOKER APRICOT-GLAZED PORK ROAST AND STUFFING

Steps:

• Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, mix stuffing, broth, apricots and onions. Place pork on stuffing mixture. In small bowl, mix jam and vinegar; brush over pork.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
• Remove pork from cooker; place on cutting board. Stir stuffing before serving. Cut pork into slices; serve with stuffing.

SLOW-COOKER APRICOT-GLAZED CARROTS

Steps:

• In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, place carrots and onion. Sprinkle with salt.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 9 to 10 hours.
• Discard liquid in cooker. In small bowl, mix honey and preserves; pour over carrots in cooker. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 10 to 15 minutes or until hot. Sprinkle with parsley before serving. Carrots will hold on Low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
• Place asparagus in a shallow 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with oil, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.
• Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Drizzle with vinegar just before serving.

HEALTHY ROASTED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Place the asparagus in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, vinegar and mustard. Pour over asparagus. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 12-18 minutes or until tender.

APRICOT-GLAZED ROASTED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Place asparagus spears on a foil-lined jelly roll pan coated with cooking spray.
• Combine apricot preserves, soy sauce, garlic, and salt; mix well Pour preserves mixture over asparagus.
• Toss well to coat.
• Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
• Serve immediately.

APRICOT-GLAZED ROASTED ASPARAGUS (LOW FAT)

Steps:

• Rinse spears under cold water then pat dry with paper towels.
• Set oven to 375 degrees.
• Grease a large baking sheet.
• In a small bowl combine the apricot preserves with soy sauce, garlic powder and salt; pour over the asparagus on the baking sheet and toss using hands to coat with the mixture.
• Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until the asparagus is crisp-tender.
• Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.

HEALTHY ROAST ASPARAGUS WITH CREAMY ALMOND VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Position a rack in the top third of the oven. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Roast until tender, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine 5 tablespoons of the almonds, the lemon juice, sugar and 6 tablespoons water in a blender and blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Taste the sauce and season with salt. Pour the sauce onto a platter and place the asparagus on top. Garnish with the zest and remaining 1 tablespoon almonds.
• Per serving: SERVES: Calories: 110; Total Fat: 5 grams; Saturated Fat: 0.5 grams; Protein: 2 grams; Total carbohydrates: 17 grams; Sugar: 8 grams; Fiber: 6 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 125 milligrams

APRICOT GLAZED CARROTS

Steps:

• Add carrots to a pot of lightly salted water, and bring to a low boil. Simmer until carrots are tender. Drain.
• Put melted butter in a bowl, and stir in apricot preserves. Stir in nutmeg, salt, orange zest, and lemon juice. Add carrots, and stir well to coat. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

APRICOT-GLAZED TURKEY WITH ROASTED ONION AND SHALLOT GRAVY

Steps:

• For Glaze:
• Combine all ingredients in heavy small saucepan and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until thickened and reduced to 1 1/4 cups, about 15 minutes.
• For Herb Butter:
• Blend all ingredients in small bowl. Set aside.
• For Onion Mixture:
• Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and shallots and sauté until very soft and light brown, about 20 minutes. (Glaze, herb butter and onion mixture can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and chill. Bring herb butter to room temperature before continuing.)
• For Turkey:
• Position rack in lowest third of oven and preheat to 400° F. Pat turkey dry with paper towels. Season turkey cavity with salt and pepper. Place turkey on rack set in large roasting pan. Slide hand under skin of turkey breast to loosen skin. Spread half of herb butter over breast under skin. If stuffing turkey, spoon stuffing into main cavity. Place remaining herb butter in small saucepan. Stir over low heat until melted. Brush butter over outside of turkey. Tie legs together loosely to hold shape of turkey. Roast turkey 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325° F. Roast turkey 1 hour 30 minutes, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Tent turkey with heavy-duty foil; roast 45 minutes longer. Add onion mixture, 1 can broth, thyme and sage to pan. Roast 15 minutes. Bring glaze to simmer. Brush 1/2 cup glaze over turkey. Continue to roast turkey uncovered until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 180° F. or until juices run clear when thickest part of thigh is pierced with skewer, brushing occasionally with glaze and adding more broth to pan if liquid evaporates, about 40 minutes longer for unstuffed turkey (about 1 hour 10 minutes longer for stuffed turkey). Place turkey on platter, tent with foil. Let stand 30 minutes. Reserve mixture in pan for gravy.
• For Gravy:
• Pour contents of roasting pan into strainer set over large bowl. Spoon fat from pan juices in bowl. Transfer onion mixture in strainer to blender. Add 1 cup pan juices to blender and puree until smooth, adding more pan juices and chicken broth if necessary to thin sauce to desired consistency. Transfer sauce to heavy large saucepan and bring to boil. Cook until color deepens, skimming off any foam, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve turkey with gravy.