Best 8 Green Beans With Dried Cranberries Recipes

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Green beans with dried cranberries is a flavorful and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a main meal or as a standalone snack. The combination of the slightly bitter green beans and the sweet and tart cranberries creates a delightful balance of flavors, while the addition of complementary ingredients like nuts, herbs, and spices adds depth and complexity to the dish. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight side dish or a festive holiday dish, green beans with dried cranberries is sure to satisfy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GREEN BEANS WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES



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Dried cherries can be used in place of the tart cranberries.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 pounds trimmed green beans
Extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup dried cranberries
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • Steam green beans in 3/4 inch boiling water until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain; transfer to a serving dish. Drizzle with olive oil, and toss with cranberries. Season with salt.

CHEF BILL'S GREEN BEAN ALMONDINE WITH CRANBERRIES



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This is a wonderfully flavored side item, served with your favorite meat or veggie plate. Serve warm.

Provided by Billy Lee Cuthbertson Jr

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup green beans
½ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
salt to taste
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
2 tablespoons sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)
1 splash orange juice
ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a small skillet over medium heat until it starts to brown and smell nutty, 3 to 5 minutes. Add green beans, garlic powder, and salt; cook and stir until tender, about 2 minutes. Add almonds and cranberries; toss lightly to combine. Pour orange juice over green beans and season with white pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 295.5 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

GREEN BEANS WITH DRIED CRANBERRY-BALSAMIC GLAZE



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I would think by now the French's Company would be sweating bullets over this particular recipe. Brussel sprouts for the green beans is another option. From deliciouslivingmag.com. *Update*: I subbed dried tart (not sweet) cherries for the cranberries and loved the flavor! Give it a go! cg 04-28-08

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed (can use frozen beans that have been thawed to room temperature)
2 tablespoons butter
1 sweet onion, sliced (such as Walla Walla, Vidalia, etc.)
4 tablespoons dried cranberries
1 orange, juice and zest of, medium
2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons tangerine- pomegranate juice (such as PomWonderful, or a blend of cranberry and orange juices, read *NOTE)

Steps:

  • *NOTE: I used 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed tangerine juice, 1 tablespoon pomegranate syrup and 1 teaspoon sugar in place of the PomWonderful.
  • In a pot, steam green beans until fork-tender, 5 minutes for small green beans but as long as 15 minutes for larger green beans.
  • In a large skillet, melt butter; add sliced onions and cook over low heat until translucent. Turn up heat slightly and caramelize onions until golden, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  • Add dried cranberries, orange zest, orange juice, balsamic vinegar, and tangerine-pomegranate juice (or substitution). Simmer until liquid is reduced by half. Just before serving, add green beans; toss to coat and heat through.

CRANBERRY GREEN BEANS



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Green beans are one of my family's favorite vegetables, so I'm always looking for new ways to serve them. -Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (16 ounces) frozen French-style green beans, thawed and drained
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine beans and cranberries in an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. In a bowl, mix oil, brown sugar, vinegar and thyme. Drizzle over bean mixture; toss to coat., Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Stir; bake until beans are tender, 5-10 minutes longer. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

HOLIDAY BEANS AND CRANBERRIES



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Beautifully served beans for the holiday. What's more, there's a bonus--it's low fat!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bag (12 oz) frozen cut green beans
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/4 cup Betty Crocker™ Bac~Os® bacon flavor bits or chips

Steps:

  • Cook beans as directed on package; drain.
  • Stir in cranberries, honey and orange peel.
  • Top with bacon flavor bits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 140 mg

EASY GREEN BEANS AND CRANBERRIES



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Easy green beans and cranberries - perfect for a side dish that's ready in just 20 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bag (1 pound) frozen cut green beans
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup bacon flavor bits or chips

Steps:

  • Cook beans as directed on bag, adding orange peel before cooking; drain.
  • Stir in cranberries and honey. Top with bacon bits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 80 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g

GREEN BEANS WITH TOASTED WALNUTS AND DRIED-CHERRY VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Diane Morgan

Categories     Side     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Vinegar     Dried Fruit     Walnut     Green Bean     Fall     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Christmas Eve     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup minced shallots
3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons Sherry wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper plus additional (for sprinkling)
1/3 cup dried tart cherries
1 1/2 pounds trimmed slender green beans (such as haricots verts)
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted , chopped

Steps:

  • Whisk first 6 ingredients and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in small bowl. Mix in dried cherries; set aside. DO AHEAD: Vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature; rewhisk before using.
  • Fill large bowl with water and ice; set aside. Cook green beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain. Transfer to bowl with ice water; cool. Drain. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap in paper towels; enclose in resealable plastic bag and chill. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before continuing.
  • Toss green beans, walnuts, and vinaigrette in large bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Transfer to platter and serve.

HOLIDAY BEANS WITH CRANBERRIES



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Make and share this Holiday Beans With Cranberries recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb frozen cut green beans
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1/2 cup dried cranberries or 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup bacon bits (home made are best)

Steps:

  • Cook beans to tender crisp.
  • adding orange peel before cooking, drain.
  • Stir in cranberries and honey.
  • Top with bacon bits.
  • Heat through (if using fresh cranberries, wait until they start to pop).

Tips:

- Choose fresh, crisp green beans for the best flavor and texture. - Trim the green beans by removing the ends and any tough strings. - Blanch the green beans in boiling water for a few minutes to tenderize them and preserve their color. - Use a variety of dried cranberries for a more complex flavor. - Add other ingredients to the green beans, such as nuts, seeds, or cheese, for a more substantial dish. - Serve the green beans warm or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Green beans with dried cranberries is a simple but delicious side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is also a healthy dish that is packed with nutrients. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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