Green Beans With Roasted Walnuts and Sweet Cranberries
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
Total Steps
4
Ingredients
6
Tools Needed
2
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http://foodandlaughter.blogspot.com/2008/01/terroir.htmlIngredients
- kosher salt
- pepper
- 1.5 pounds green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cups roasted, unsalted, roughly chopped mixed nuts
- 1/4 cups dried cranberries
Instructions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon salt and the green beans.
Step 2
Cook the green beans until tender.
Step 3
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the extra-virgin olive oil, roasted, unsalted, roughly chopped mixed nuts, and dried cranberries.
Step 4
Drain the green beans and transfer them to the large bowl with the oil, nuts, and cranberries. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and toss to coat. Serve warm or at room temperature.