Pomegranate-Glazed Green Beans

Name: Pomegranate-Glazed Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings.
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

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

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

Directions

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

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.

Originally published as Green Beans with Cranberry Pomegranate Glaze in Taste of Home Christmas Annual 2014

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Adavie01

Jan 10, 2017

This was a bit bitter and way too citrusy for us. If I make it again, I would probably drop the vinegar and reduce the orange juice, or just get rid of it altogether. I also didn't add the maple syrup and used just white vinegar because I couldn't find white balsamic vinegar, if it comes in a white variety, and I didn't have any regular balsamic vinegar. Overall, this recipe looked and sounded way better than it turned out for us.
JMartinelli13

Feb 4, 2016

Very easy, very delicious, but the acidic components of the sauce discolored my green beans. When I make it again, I will reserve the sauce and only drizzle it on after I plate up the servings of beans.
EmilyandJoesMom

Nov 28, 2014

I made these for Thanksgiving dinner last night and they were a big hit. The glaze adds a bright flavor to the beans. Easy enough to make on a weeknight, yet special enough for a dinner party. For added texture and color, garnish beans with some pomegranate seeds.