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Sweet and Spicy Apricot Glazed Green Beans
Apricot Glazed Green Beans Recipe
🍽️ Recipe Name: Apricot Glazed Green Beans
🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 25 minutes
🥦 Recipe Category: Vegetable
🏷️ Keywords: Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Potluck, Christmas, Thanksgiving, < 30 Mins, Beginner Cook, Stove Top, Easy, Inexpensive
👨🍳 Recipe Yield: 8 servings
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 50
- Fat Content: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 154.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 12.7g
- Fiber Content: 2g
- Sugar Content: 5.7g
- Protein Content: 1.1g
Ingredients:
- 1 pound green beans
- 4 cups carrot ribbons
- 1/3 cup apricot preserves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions:
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Prepare Green Beans and Carrots:
- 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 for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Drain the green beans and carrots.
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Make Apricot Glaze:
- Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, heat the apricot preserves on high power for about 30 seconds or until it becomes liquid.
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Combine and Serve:
- Place the cooked green beans and carrots in a serving bowl.
- Toss them with the apricot preserves, salt, and cayenne pepper until evenly coated.
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Serve Immediately:
- Your Apricot Glazed Green Beans are now ready to serve as a delightful side dish!
Tips for Variation:
- Add Crunch: Sprinkle toasted almond slices or chopped pecans over the glazed green beans for added texture and flavor.
- Herb Infusion: Mix in a pinch of dried thyme or rosemary into the apricot glaze for a savory herbal twist.
- Citrus Zest: For a citrusy kick, grate a little fresh lemon or orange zest over the dish just before serving.
Enjoy these Apricot Glazed Green Beans as a colorful and flavorful addition to your holiday or everyday meals. Perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness from the apricot preserves and a touch of spice from the cayenne pepper, they’re sure to be a hit at any gathering!
