These Honey-Teriyaki Green Beans with Craisins and Pecans turn an ordinary bag of frozen green beans into a colorful, flavorful dish. The teriyaki sauce and honey add a touch of sweetness, while the Craisins bring a little tang. Toasted pecans add a delicious crunch.
This recipe is easy to prepare with simple ingredients and everyday measuring spoons. It starts with a 12-ounce bag of Great Value frozen green beans, so there’s no need to measure out part of a larger package.
Serve these green beans alongside your favorite main dish, or enjoy a larger portion as a light meal. With our adjustable serving calculator, you can divide the recipe into 1 to 6 servings and see how each portion fits into your daily calorie goals.
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Honey-Teriyaki Green Beans with Craisins and Pecans
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Ingredients
- 12 oz Great Value frozen green beans
- 3 tablespoons Ocean Spray Original Craisins (dried cranberries)
- 3 tablespoons chopped pecans
- 3 tablespoons finely diced onion
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Great Value teriyaki sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1–2 tablespoons water, only if needed
Instructions
- Toast the pecans. Add pecans to a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir for 2–3 minutes until fragrant; remove and set aside.
- Cook the onion. Add olive oil to the skillet and sauté onion for about 3 minutes.
- Cook the green beans. Add frozen green beans. Cook for about 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and most moisture has evaporated. Add a little water only if needed.
- Add flavor. Stir in teriyaki sauce, Craisins, and honey. Cook about 2 minutes more.
- Finish. Fold in toasted pecans just before serving.
Estimated Nutrition
| Nutrient | Whole batch | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 490 kcal | 163 kcal |
| Total fat | 26 g | 8.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 65 g | 21.7 g |
| Total sugars | 31 g | 10.3 g |
| Protein | 10 g | 3.3 g |
| Sodium | 1330 mg | 443 mg |
Nutrition values are preliminary estimates based on typical ingredients and may differ from actual product labels, especially sodium and sugars. Calculated per-serving values are rounded. Water adds no calories.
Calorie Crusaders Tip
A side dish doesn’t always have to stay on the side!
Sometimes a flavorful vegetable dish is just what you’re in the mood for. These Honey-Teriyaki Green Beans with Craisins and Pecans can be enjoyed as a traditional side dish or as the main attraction.
Our serving calculator makes it easy to decide how much you want. Slide it to 3 for a generous side dish, or all the way down to 1 if you plan to enjoy the entire batch.
Just remember that green beans, Craisins, and pecans provide relatively little protein. If you’re making this your meal, consider adding a protein-rich food to help make it more nutritionally balanced.
The goal isn’t to give up foods you enjoy. It’s to make them fit your day!
Curious about the sugar in honey, dried cranberries, and sauces? Read our Added Sugar resource to learn how added sugars fit into your daily nutrition goals.