Harvest Time Green Beans

 

2

cups Green Giant® frozen cut green beans

1

cup thinly sliced carrots

2

green onions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1/2

cup water

1

teaspoon sugar

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed

1/3

cup apple juice

1

teaspoon cornstarch

1/2

cup cubed unpeeled red apple

• 1 In 3-quart saucepan, mix green beans, carrots, onions, water, sugar, salt and thyme. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• 2 In small bowl, mix apple juice and cornstarch until well blended. Stir cornstarch mixture into cooked vegetables. Stir in apple. Increase heat; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and thickened.