Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Description
A simple trick for dressing up green beans is adding orange zest and dried cranberries. And a touch of butter ... of course. Also check out the Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Pecans and Herb Butter for simple holiday recipes.
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Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 6
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ½ lbs. fresh green beans, trimmed | ||
| ¼ c. Hy-Vee dried cranberries | ||
| ½ tbsp. Hy-Vee butter | ||
| 1 tsp. grated orange peel |
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, cook beans in 2 cups boiling water, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender-crisp.
- Drain and transfer to a serving bowl. Stir in cranberries, butter and orange peel. Serve immediately.
- Variations:
- Instead of boiling green beans, steam green beans in 1/2 cup water for 7 to 10 minutes or until tender crisp. Proceed with step 2.
- Or saute green beans in 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil or butter until tender crisp. Proceed with step 2, omitting butter.
Nutrition facts
Servings
60 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Sodium: 15mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 2g
Daily Values
0%
Vitamin A 15%
0%
Vitamin C 25%
0%
Iron 6%
0%
Calcium 4%
Recipe Source:
Hy-Vee Seasons Holiday 2012.