Annika's Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp margarine OR canola oil
• 2 Tbsp dried minced onion
• 2 tsp minced fresh or jarred garlic
• 6-8 baby carrots, diced
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
• 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/3 cup dried cherries
• 6 dried apricots, diced