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Green Beans with Cranberries and Pecans
Green Beans with Cranberries and Pecans is an easy 10-minute recipe with a sweet taste and crunchy texture. An easy holiday side dish.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 175 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.