APRICOT-GLAZED GREEN BEANS

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Serve this classic pasta toss withApricot-Glazed Green Beans from Nancy Mueller. "I like to add a little extra flavor to homegrown beans, and this is one of our favorite treatments," she writes from Bloomington, Minnesota. Apricot preserves make the simple yet tasty coating for the veggies. Try this side dish alongside most any entree whenever time is tight.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 3-inch pieces
1/3 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place beans in a steamer basket in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 7-8 minutes or until crisp-tender., In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the preserves, butter and salt. Cook, uncovered, on high for 30 seconds or until butter is melted; stir until smooth. , Transfer beans to a serving bowl; add apricot mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 193mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Korey Phillips
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover ham. I always have ham leftover from Easter and this is a great way to use it up.


Rainbow Redbull
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I love the pop of color that the apricot glaze gives to these green beans. They're so festive and fun.


Bad Boy POD
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the flavor of the green beans.


Denzel Tisdale
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I highly recommend it!


Tiko
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to dress up a simple vegetable.


Razzaq Chitenje
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet glaze on the green beans.


Teresa Hanna
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this dish. The apricot glaze is the perfect balance for the green beans.


sodiq olayemi
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These green beans are the perfect side dish for any meal. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Zx Alamin
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I'm not usually a fan of green beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The apricot glaze made them so delicious.


U mar farooq farooq
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover apricots. I had a bowl of them sitting on my counter and I didn't know what to do with them. This recipe was the perfect solution!


sofia beyblade
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the apricot glaze.


Sky Kutz
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These green beans were a hit! The apricot glaze was sweet and tangy, and it paired perfectly with the crisp green beans.