Apricot Glazed Green Beans

Wonderful side dish for dinner party or to impress.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  lb green beans, trimmed
• 4  carrots peeled into thin  ribbon
• 1⁄3 cup  apricot preserves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

1. 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.
2. 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.