Holiday Green Beans

Queenkungfu's Note:

This recipe is from Green Mountain at Fox Run.It's a a fitness and healthy weight loss retreat for women only (a weight loss camp).

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 cups fresh green beans (about 12 ounces)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (or orange flavored olive oil)
• 1/4 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 2 tablespoons pecans, chopped

Directions:

1. To toast nuts, bake uncovered in ungreased shallow pan in 350°F oven about 10 minutes or until golden brown.
2. Steam green beans 5 to 7 minutes or microwave on high about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally; drain.
3. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat.
4. Add cranberries, sugar and orange juice.
5. Cook, stirring gently, until cranberries are soft and liquid is syrupy.
6. Stir in chopped nuts and toss mixture with green beans.

Reviews

[JillAZ]

These are extremely easy and delicous. I made these for our Christmas dinner and they were wonderful. Very fresh taste and a nice light side dish for a holiday meal. Thanks for sharing this recipe.