Green Beans With Roasted Walnuts and Sweet Cranberries


Photo: Kristi Rimkus
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Ingredients

kosher salt and pepper
1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup roasted, unsalted mixed nuts, (I used walnuts)
roughly chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Preparation

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon salt and the green beans and
2
Cook until tender, 4 to 6 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the oil, nuts, and cranberries.
4
Drain the green beans and transfer them to the bowl. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and toss to coat. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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About

This recipe from Real Simple Magazine was a hit with the family this Christmas dinner.

How could I miss? I bought tender young green beans from Costco, toasted the walnuts, and added sweet dried cranberries. Who wouldn't like that?

Happy cooking!

Calories 119; Calories From Fat 60%; Fat 8g; Sat Fat 1g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 306mg; Carbohydrate 11g; Fiber 4g; Protein 3g

Yield:

8

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Tuesday, December 29, 2009 - 7:08am

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