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SkinnyMS

Green Beans with Cranberries & Walnuts

With fresh and clean ingredients, this side dish is perfect for any family meal.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Universal
Keyword: Holiday, Low-Carb, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 139kcal
Author: SkinnyMs.

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric
  • 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

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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SmartPoints (Freestyle): 5
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 5