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Peachy Green Beans Recipe

Apricot preserves lend a sweet flavor to tender green beans, while cayenne pepper gives this side a slight kick. Lisa Ruehlow of Blaine, Minnesota shares the recipe.

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Peachy Green Beans Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

5 15 20

Ingredients

1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
3 tablespoons peach preserves
Dash cayenne pepper

Directions

Place beans in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine preserves and cayenne. Cook, uncovered, on high for 30 seconds or until preserves are melted. Transfer beans to a serving bowl; add peach mixture and toss to coat. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 106 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 6 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Peachy Green Beans in Simple & Delicious September/October 2007, p31