Apricot Pork with Garlic Green Beans

The three-ingredient apricot glaze makes this pork recipe irresistible. The green bean side is so easy you can make it in the microwave.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 minutes

Ingredients
1 Tbsp. olive oil
4 1/2-inch-thick pork rib chops
Salt and ground black pepper
4 apricots, pitted and cut in wedges
2 Tbsp. honey
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 lb. green beans, trimmed, if desired

Directions
1. In an extra-large nonstick skillet heat the oil over medium-high heat; lower heat to medium. Lightly sprinkle chops with salt and pepper. Cook chops in hot oil for 5 minutes, turning once. Add apricots, honey and garlic to chops in skillet; cover and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until apricots are tender and pork is slightly pink in center.

2. Meanwhile, in a 2-quart microwave-safe dish combine beans and 1/4 cup water. Cook, covered, on 100 percent (high) power 6 minutes, stirring once; drain.

3. To serve, spoon cooking juices from skillet over pork, apricots, and beans. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4 servings Calories295, Total Fat (g)14, Saturated Fat (g)4, Monounsaturated Fat (g)7, Polyunsaturated Fat (g)2, Cholesterol (mg)57, Sodium (mg)207, Carbohydrate (g)20, Total Sugar (g)13, Fiber (g)4, Protein (g)22, Vitamin C (DV%)34, Calcium (DV%)7, Iron (DV%)11, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet