HOLIDAY GREEN BEANS

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This recipe is from Green Mountain at Fox Run.It's a a fitness and healthy weight loss retreat for women only (a weight loss camp).

Provided by Queenkungfu

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups fresh green beans (about 12 ounces)
1 tablespoon olive oil (or orange flavored olive oil)
1/4 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • To toast nuts, bake uncovered in ungreased shallow pan in 350°F oven about 10 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Steam green beans 5 to 7 minutes or microwave on high about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally; drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add cranberries, sugar and orange juice.
  • Cook, stirring gently, until cranberries are soft and liquid is syrupy.
  • Stir in chopped nuts and toss mixture with green beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.1, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 6.9, Carbohydrate 11.9, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 4.3, Protein 2.7

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