Pomegranate-Glazed Green Beans
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
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
Ingredients
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1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
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1/3 cup orange juice
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1/4 cup pomegranate juice
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3 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
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1 tablespoon maple syrup
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2 teaspoons grated orange zest
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1/4 cup dried cranberries
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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
1 serving: 134 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 251mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
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