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Apricot-Glazed Green Beans

SUBMITTED BY: Nancy Mueller

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  20 Min

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INGREDIENTS

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

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the preserves, butter and salt. Heat, uncovered, on high for 30 seconds or until butter is melted. Transfer beans to a serving bowl; add apricot mixture and toss to coat.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2008 by sleepingKelly
I thought this recipe was just okay, but my husband really liked it. I used sugar free... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2008 by eelopez
delicious! And easy to make! Will definitely make again. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2008 by Megan
This is amazing, a huge hit and very easy to make! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2008 by ABPATRICK
I used this glaze on carrots and it's now one of my signature side dishes! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2008 by Mamitacita
I also found that the original recipe was too buttery. I ended up with 3/4 - 1 c. Apricot... MORE


 
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