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New England Green Beans
Smokey and sweet green beans are flavored with bacon, cranberries and maple syrup. The addition of roasted chestnuts brings a bit of crunch.—Brandi Fisher, Fort Worth, Texas
8 Servings
Prep: 25 min. Cook: 10 min.
Ingredients
1/2 cup chestnuts
1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
3/4 cup dried cranberries
4 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
With a small sharp knife, score an “X” on the rounded side of each
chestnut, being careful not to cut through the nutmeat. Place
chestnuts on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 15-20
minutes or until tender. When cool enough to handle, peel and chop
chestnuts.
Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a
boil. Cover and cook for 6-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add
cranberries during the last minute of cooking time.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat
until bacon is crisp; drain. Drain bean mixture; add to the skillet.
Stir in the chestnuts, butter, maple syrup, salt and pepper; heat
through. Yield: 8 servings.
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Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup equals 143 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 224 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 4 g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
© Taste of Home 2013