Apricot Glazed Green Beans Food

APRICOT GLAZED GREEN BEANS

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.

ORANGE GLAZED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Trim beans and break into 1 inch lengths, wash.
• In medium saucepan bring water and garlic to a boil.
• Add green beans, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until beans are crisp tender.
• If any water remains at end of cooking, drain and return beans to pan.
• Turn up heat to medium add remaining ingredients and heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
• Serve immediately.

APRICOT GLAZED GREEN BEANS

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.

SAUTEED GARLIC GLAZED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Parboil green beans in water, uncovered until medium tender.
• Heat a wok or deep frying pan on medium-high heat; add about 3 tablespoons oil, green beans, garlic and chicken bouillon granules (no need to add any water).
• Let simmer for 5 to 7 minutes. Enjoy!
• (Note: cook time does not include parboil time).

SOUTHERN GREEN BEANS WITH APRICOTS

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.