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Christmas Day - 2007

JillAZ

Holiday Green Beans

Recipe #227632 | 15 min | 5 min prep | SERVES 4 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: queenkungfu

This recipe is from Green Mountain at Fox Run.It's a a fitness and healthy weight loss retreat for women only (a weight loss camp).

Posted on: May 12, 2007

Ingredients

  • cups fresh green beans (about 12 ounces)
  • tablespoon olive oil (or orange flavored olive oil)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • tablespoons orange juice
  • tablespoons pecan, chopped
  • Directions

    1. 1
      To toast nuts, bake uncovered in ungreased shallow pan in 350°F oven about 10 minutes or until golden brown.
    2. 2
      Steam green beans 5 to 7 minutes or microwave on high about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally; drain.
    3. 3
      Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat.
    4. 4
      Add cranberries, sugar and orange juice.
    5. 5
      Cook, stirring gently, until cranberries are soft and liquid is syrupy.
    6. 6
      Stir in chopped nuts and toss mixture with green beans.

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    From: JillAZ

    On Dec 26, 2007

    These are extremely easy and delicous. I made these for our Christmas dinner and they were wonderful. Very fresh taste and a nice light side dish for a holiday meal. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (135g)

    Recipe makes 4 servings

    Calories 125
    Calories from Fat 77 (62%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 8.6g 13%
    Saturated Fat 0.9g 4%
    Monounsaturated Fat 5.4g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 0mg 0%
    Sodium 6mg 0%
    Potassium 278mg 7%
    Total Carbohydrate 11.9g 3%
    Dietary Fiber 4.7g 18%
    Sugars 4.3g
    Protein 2.7g 5%
    Vitamin A 781mcg 15%
    Vitamin B6 0.1mg 5%
    Vitamin B12 0.0mcg 0%
    Vitamin C 22mg 37%
    Vitamin E 1mcg 3%
    Calcium 47mg 4%
    Iron 1mg 7%

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