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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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
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped shallot and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
Step 4
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
Stir in the maple syrup, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Step 7
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.
Step 8
Transfer the green beans and cranberries to a serving dish and garnish with toasted slivered almonds.
Step 9
Serve warm and enjoy this delightful holiday side dish!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (850.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 853.3 |
| Total Fat 54.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 22.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g | |
| Cholesterol 93mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1774.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 93.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 26.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 45.9g | |
| Protein 18.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 316.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1653.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories