Pomegranate-Glazed Green Beans

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023
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
Pomegranate-Glazed Green Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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

  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.
  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.