Green Beans with Pecans and Cranberries

Green Beans with Pecans and Cranberries

SERVINGS

6 to 8

PREP TIME

10 Min

COOK TIME

5 Min

What’s the secret ingredient behind our green beans with pecans and cranberries? Pure maple syrup! Combining green beans with maple syrup gives our festive side its subtle sweetness, and you’ll also love how quickly this dish comes together. Our Cut Green Beans No Salt Added is an excellent way to save time, making this side table-ready in just 15 minutes.
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Green Beans with Pecans and Cranberries

FULL RECIPE

Serving Size: 6 to 8

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Green Giant product(s) used: Green Giant® Cut Green Beans No Salt Added

Lists of ingredients:

  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
    1 clove garlic, minced
    ½ cup raw pecan halves
    2 cans (14.5 ounces each) Green Giant® Cut Green Beans No Salt Added, drained
    ⅓ cup dried cranberries
    2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup 
    1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

STEPS

1 Melt butter over medium in a skillet. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
2 Stir in pecans and cook for 2 minutes to lightly toast. Stir in green beans, cranberries and maple syrup. Cook for 2-3 minutes longer, until heated through.
3 Transfer to a serving bowl and serve warm, topped with fresh thyme.

TIPS & TRICKS

You can change the pecans for any nut that you prefer, like almonds, walnuts, or cashews. All these options still provide that satisfying crunch in this dish.

Serving Size: 6 to 8

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Green Giant product(s) used: Green Giant® Cut Green Beans No Salt Added

  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
    1 clove garlic, minced
    ½ cup raw pecan halves
    2 cans (14.5 ounces each) Green Giant® Cut Green Beans No Salt Added, drained
    ⅓ cup dried cranberries
    2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup 
    1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

1 Melt butter over medium in a skillet. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
2 Stir in pecans and cook for 2 minutes to lightly toast. Stir in green beans, cranberries and maple syrup. Cook for 2-3 minutes longer, until heated through.
3 Transfer to a serving bowl and serve warm, topped with fresh thyme.

Tips & Tricks

You can change the pecans for any nut that you prefer, like almonds, walnuts, or cashews. All these options still provide that satisfying crunch in this dish.

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