Description
These Roasted Green Beans with Cranberries and Walnuts are a delightful side dish that perfectly balances savory, sweet, and nutty flavors. Tender green beans are oven-roasted to crispy perfection, then topped with dried cranberries and chopped walnuts for a festive touch. A drizzle of balsamic glaze adds a tangy finish to this vegan-friendly dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Green Beans:
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additions:
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Green Beans: Place trimmed green beans on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Spread them in a single layer.
- Roast: Roast for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway, until tender and slightly crispy.
- Add Toppings: Remove from oven, sprinkle with cranberries and walnuts, and transfer to a serving dish. Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Toast walnuts before using for enhanced flavor.
- Substitute pecans for walnuts if preferred.
- Omit balsamic glaze if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
