Holiday Beans with Cranberries
Brighten up your holiday table with this stunning and flavorful dish: Holiday Beans with Cranberries. Tender-crisp green beans are paired with burstingly fresh cranberries and glazed in a luscious orange-maple butter sauce, creating a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Infused with garlic, shallots, and a touch of orange zest, this quick 15-minute recipe delivers gourmet flair with minimal effort. Finished with a sprinkle of toasted slivered almonds for a nutty crunch, it’s an elegant yet approachable side dish that’s ideal for festive gatherings or any special occasion. Serve warm and watch this vibrant, crowd-pleasing dish become the highlight of your holiday feast! Perfect as a healthy seasonal option, it’s packed with wholesome ingredients and show-stopping flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large (finely chopped) shallot
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup (lightly toasted) slivered almonds
Instructions
Rinse the green beans and trim the ends. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and prepare a bowl of ice water nearby.
Blanch the green beans by boiling them for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Transfer them immediately to the bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped shallot and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the cranberries, orange juice, and orange zest to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries begin to soften and burst.
Stir in the maple syrup, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to coat in the buttery cranberry mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the beans are warmed through.
Transfer the green beans and cranberries to a serving dish and garnish with toasted slivered almonds.
Serve warm and enjoy this delightful holiday side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
853 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.2 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.4 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 1774 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.7 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.2 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.9 g | ||
| Protein | 18.9 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 317 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1654 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
