Green Beans with Honey Pecan Butter and Cranberries

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    16 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    150 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

Green Beans with Honey Pecan Butter and Cranberries

GREEN BEANS WITH HONEY PECAN BUTTER AND CRANBERRIES are the perfect balance of crunchy, tangy and sweet that you will want to eat year round!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 ½ lbs. fresh green beans ends trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 shallot diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced

Pecan Honey Butter Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons pecan halves about 12 pecan halves
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon pepper
  • Garnish
  • cup dried cranberries
  • feta to taste optional
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Instructions

  1. Blanch green beans in a large stock pot of boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and transfer beans to a large bowl of ice water. Set aside.
  2. Add pecans to food processor and process until finely ground (or crush in a plastic bag). Add remaining Pecan Honey Butter ingredients and pulse until well combined.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add shallots and garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add beans and Pecan Honey Butter and continue to saute until beans are evenly coated in the butter and beans are cooked to desired crisp-tenderness.
  4. Stir in dried cranberries. Taste and season with plenty of additional freshly cracked salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with Feta if desired.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 150kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 157mg (7%) Potassium 266mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 900IU (18%) Vitamin C 14.5mg (16%) Calcium 46mg (5%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 150 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 150kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 157mg 7%
Potassium 266mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 900IU 18%
Vitamin C 14.5mg 16%
Calcium 46mg 5%
Iron 1.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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