Green Beans with Cranberries and Pecans

Name: Green Beans with Cranberries and Pecans
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons pecans; 1 teaspoon oil; 1 teaspoon butter; 1 pound (450 grams) fresh green beans; 3 tablespoons dried cranberries; 1 clove garlic; ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper

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Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
4
Calories
175 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American

Green Beans with Cranberries and Pecans

Yuliana Reed

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Green Beans with Cranberries and Pecans is an easy 10-minute recipe with a sweet taste and crunchy texture. An easy holiday side dish.

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Ingredients

Servings

5 tablespoons pecans
1 teaspoon oil
1 teaspoon butter
1 pound (450 grams) fresh green beans washed and trimmed
3 tablespoons dried cranberries
1 clove garlic finely chopped
¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper or to taste

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Instructions

Heat a dry frying pan over a medium heat, add the pecans (no oil) and cook, stirring often, for about 3 minutes until they just begin to toast and darken slightly. Set aside.
Meanwhile, heat a pan of boiling water, add the trimmed green beans and boil (blanche) for 3 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to cool.
Heat the oil and butter in a frying pan or skillet, over a medium/high heat then stir in the green beans, cranberries and garlic. Cook, stirring often, for 3-4 minutes or until the beans are heated through. Season with the salt and pepper, add the pecans, stir well and cook for a further minute.

Notes

Choose green beans that are all even in size and not bruised or browned. This will help them cook evenly and stay fresh
Keep an eye on the pecans while toasting as they can burn very quickly if they are not watched.
Blanching is an important process for making this side dish as it keeps the green beans fresh and tender and also keeps them from undercooking in the pan.
You can also use an ice bath after blanching the green beans to stop the cooking process immediately.
Instead of pecans, toasted cashews, walnuts, or slivered almonds add a great nutty flavor and crunch to the dish.
Instead of dried cranberries, you can also use dried raisins, currants, or golden berries to get that sweet and tart flavor.
Add additional vegetables by tossing in some sauteed mushrooms and onions or your favorite veggie.
Add a fresh squeeze of lemon juice or tangerine juice on top for a bright citrusy flavor.
Storing: Green beans with cranberries and pecans can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Reheat on a medium heat skillet until warmed through.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 175kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 16mg (1%) Potassium 298mg (9%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 821IU (16%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 175 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	175kcal	9%
Carbohydrates	19g	6%
Protein	3g	6%
Fat	11g	17%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	6g	30%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	3mg	1%
Sodium	16mg	1%
Potassium	298mg	6%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	12g	24%
Vitamin A	821IU	16%
Vitamin C	14mg	16%
Calcium	53mg	5%
Iron	2mg	11%