Citrus Green Beans with Cranberries and Almonds
Servings 6 servings
These citrus green beans with almonds and cranberries make the perfect side dish that look and taste like something you'd get at a restaurant. It has a beautiful presentation and tastes super fancy, but can be made in less than 15 minutes! An easy green beans recipe for your holiday table or to complement any weeknight family meal! {Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan & paleo}
Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans washed and trimmed
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper (or more to taste)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add one tablespoon of salt to the boiling water, then add the beans. Cook until just tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Prepare a large bowl of water with ice cubes. Transfer the beans to the ice water. Once the beans have cooled, remove from the water.
- Meanwhile, toast almonds in a skillet over medium heat, tossing occasionally for about 4-6 minutes or until golden brown. Set aside.
- Heat large skillet over medium high heat. Add oil and garlic and cook until beginning to turn golden brown. Add the beans, freshly squeezed orange juice and dried cranberries to the pan and toss until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Add orange zest, salt, pepper and toasted sliced almonds to the bean mixture and toss to combine. Serve warm.
Notes
- Make sure that you don't overcook the beans. They only require a few short minutes in the boiling water so that they get only slightly tender and stay green and crisp.
- Immerse the beans in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process after placing the beans in boiling water. This will ensure that the beans stay firm and are not overcooked and mushy.
- Keep an eye on the sliced almonds when toasting them in the frying pan as they can burn very easily. It also helps if you toss them frequently to prevent them from browning too much on one side.
Nutrition
Calories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 102mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 533IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 2mg
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