Try this sweet and savory side dish!
Looking for a low-calorie side dish to go with your delicious dinner? Green beans contain only 44 calories per cup and they cook up to be crisp and flavorful. The cranberries and walnuts add sweetness, vitamins and nutrients, and omega-3 fatty acids. Dig in!
Green Beans with Cranberries & Walnuts
With fresh and clean ingredients, this side dish is perfect for any family meal.
Yield 6 people
Serving Size 0.75 cup
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds green beans trimmed
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper freshly ground, to taste
- 3/4 cup toasted walnuts chopped
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1 shallot small, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Blanch the green beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender-crisp, 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the green beans from the boiling water, place in a bowl of water with ice cubes for a few minutes to stop the cooking, and then drain and dry well.
- Whisk together the vinegar and Dijon mustard in a small bowl. Stir in the salt and pepper.
- Add the cool green beans to a large bowl and toss in the walnuts, cranberries and shallots and drizzle in the vinaigrette. Place on a platter or serving dish.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 0.75cup | Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 207mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 5
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Can it be made up ahead and put in fridge?
Yes, this recipe can be made ahead of time. 🙂
Would love to make for Thanksgiving. If made earlier, is it served chilled or kept out @ room temp?
Liz, I served this at room temperature but either is fine. Personally, I think room temp or even warm is nice for Thanksgiving. 🙂
Any suggestions for nut substitutes?
Amy, Hmmmmm…I would suggest leaving the nuts out. It’s yummy either way. 🙂
Sounds delicious. Making it tomorrow with Meat loaf.
Keep us posted! 🙂
Would love a suggestion for a replacement for the nuts! I would love something crunchy that I could use instead of the walnuts as I have a severe nut allergy
Hi Rachel, pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds) or hulled sunflower seeds would be delicious!