Apricot Glazed Green Beans Recipes

Steps:

• In a saucepan over high heat, bring 2 inches of water to a boil. Add the green beans and carrot ribbons. Cover the saucepan and cook 5 minutes, or until the veggies are crisp-tender; drain.
• Meanwhile, in microwave on high power, heat the apricot preserves 30 seconds or until it becomes liquid. Place the green beans and carrots in serving bowl; toss with apricot preserves, salt, and cayenne pepper to coat.

Steps:

• 1. place beans in a steamer basket in a saucepan over 1 inch of water. bring to a boil, cover and steam for 7-8 minutes or until crisp tender.
• 2. 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.
• 3. transfer beans to a serving bowl, add apricot mixture and toss to coat.

Steps:

• Place beans and broth in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, until beans are crisp-tender, 4-7 minutes; drain., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings in pan., Add apricots to drippings; cook and stir over medium heat until softened. Add vinegar, salt, garlic powder, pepper and beans; cook and stir until beans are coated, 2-3 minutes longer. Sprinkle with bacon.