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Southern Green Beans with Apricots

Name: Southern Green Beans with Apricots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: North America, Southern
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth; 1/2 pound bacon strips, chopped; 1 cup dried apricots, chopped; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 3/4 teaspoon pepper

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Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Ashley Davis, Easley, South Carolina

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Nov. 18, 2022

Green beans and apricots have become a family tradition. Enhanced with balsamic vinegar, this dish will make your taste buds pop. —Ashley Davis, Easley, South Carolina

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Southern Green Beans with Apricots

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Yield:8 servings

Prep:15 min

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Ingredients

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1/2 pound bacon strips, chopped
1 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon pepper

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Directions

1
Place beans and broth in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, until beans are crisp-tender, 4-7 minutes; drain.

2
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pan.
3
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.