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

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Steps

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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.

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In a large skillet , melt butter.

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Add sliced onions and cook over low heat until translucent.

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Turn up heat slightly and caramelize onions until golden , stirring occasionally , about 10 minutes.

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Add dried cranberries , orange zest , orange juice , balsamic vinegar , and tangerine-pomegranate juice.

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Simmer until liquid is reduced by half.

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Just before serving , add green beans.

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Toss to coat and heat through.

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Ingredients

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fresh green beans, butter, sweet onion, dried cranberries, orange, juice and zest of, balsamic vinegar, pomegranate juice