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Honey Garlic Green Beans

Honey Garlic Green Beans

Blanched greens beans are sauteed with aromatic garlic and shallots and glazed with honey. Crunch pecans and chewy tart cranberries bring texture to every bite.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 stockpot
  • 1 strainer
  • 1 large skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lbs green beans
  • 1 shallot, sliced
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • handful of cranberries
  • handful of pecans

Instructions
 

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling carefully add the green beans. Allow them to blanch for 5 minutes, or until they turn bright green. Immediately remove them from the boiling water and transfer them to an ice bath.
  • Thoroughly drain and dry the green beans and then cut them into smaller pieces.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat with the olive oil.
  • Add the shallots and garlic and sauté them for a couple of minutes until they are fragrant and the shallots are translucent.
  • Add the green beans and continue to stir.
  • Add the butter and season with salt and pepper. Continue to stir.
  • Add the honey, cranberries, and pecans. Continue to stir until everything is glazed and slightly caramelized. Enjoy!
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