Description
A vibrant side dish that combines crisp-tender green beans with nutty honey-pecan butter and tart cranberries, perfect for busy weeknights or holiday tables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) fresh green beans
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Trim the green beans and bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Blanch the beans for 3-4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender, then shock them in an ice bath.
- In a skillet over medium heat, toast the chopped pecans for 4-6 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the unsalted butter and melt it, then stir in honey and a pinch of salt.
- Add the drained green beans and sauté for 2-3 minutes to coat.
- Finish with dried cranberries and season to taste with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a less sweet variation, reduce honey to 1 tbsp or swap with maple syrup. Can be served warm with added crumbled goat cheese or feta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Blanching and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg