Chef Bill's Green Bean Almondine with Cranberries

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Green beans, cranberries, and almonds are tossed in brown butter and finished with a splash of orange juice in this wonderfully flavored side dish. Serve warm alongside your favorite meat.

close up view of Green Bean Almondine with Cranberries on a white platter
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 cup green beans

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste (Optional)

  • salt to taste

  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds

  • 2 tablespoons sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)

  • 1 splash orange juice

  • ground white pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat butter in a small skillet over medium heat until it starts to brown and smell nutty, 3 to 5 minutes. Add green beans, garlic powder, and salt; cook and stir until beans are tender, about 2 minutes.

  2. Add almonds and cranberries; toss lightly to combine. Add orange juice and season with white pepper.

Recipe Tip

You can substitute 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh garlic for the garlic powder and either lime or lemon juice for the orange juice.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

134 Calories
9g Fat
12g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 134
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 296mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 2g 5%
Vitamin C 7mg 7%
Calcium 39mg 3%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 138mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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