Cran-Beany

This is a sweet, savory, and nutty mix of cranberries, green beans, and pine nuts. With its combination of soft and chewy, it is sure to become a favorite for many. The dish pairs well with many meat dishes, pastas, soups, salads, and breads. It is easy to make and easy to tweak.

• Ready In: 11 mins
• Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 3  cups French style green beans, not frozen, but rinsed and drained
• 1⁄2 cup dried cranberries
• 1⁄4 cup pine nuts
• 1  dash  ground red pepper
• 1  dash garlic powder
• 1  dash ground black pepper
• 1  dash oregano

Directions

1. 1. Preheat olive oil in frying pan over low to medium heat.
2. 2. Add green beans to sauté them. Stirring and flipping often to avoid browning.
3. 3. Add cranberries when green beans are about 3 minutes from done. Stir often to avoid overheating on one side.
4. 4. Add pine nuts when cranberries are beginning to turn pink. Stir and flip often.
5. 5. Add spices when pine nuts turn light brown. Stir for half minute.
6. 6. Remove from heat and serve.