POMEGRANATE-GLAZED GREEN BEANS

Pomegranate-Glazed Green Beans image

Green beans are a popular vegetable in our house. They get a nice zing from this slightly tangy glaze featuring fruit juices, vinegar, maple syrup and seasonings.-Geraldine Saucier, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup pomegranate juice
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, place steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place green beans in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; steam, covered, 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender., In a large skillet, combine orange juice, pomegranate juice, butter, vinegar, syrup, orange zest and seasonings. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in cranberries. Add beans and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges