#MondayMeals: Save the Planet Pomegranate and Go-Green Beans
We love our planet! Celebrate #EarthDay with us by adding Save the Planet Pomegranate and Go-Green Beans to your diet. This healthy meal is great for our minds, bodies, and environments. It’s an excellent part of a well-rounded diet, and is terra-bly delicious! Read on for more info on the benefits of this great recipe. Don't forget to get out today and enjoy our planet--it's the only one we've got!
Green beans provide nutrients that boost the immune system, and decrease the risk of heart disease and gastrointestinal distress.
Orange juice is full of vitamins and minerals that improve heart health, boost the immune system, and may help to prevent kidney stones.
Pomegranates are rich in nutrients that help to lower blood pressure, fight inflammation, decrease the risk of heart disease, and can help fight bacterial and fungal infections.
Balsamic vinegar is great for healthy digestion, helps to lower cholesterol, improves blood circulation, and is good for healthy skin. It is also diabetes-friendly and can help avoid blood sugar spikes.
Cranberries are high in vitamins and minerals that can prevent harmful bacteria such as E.coli from causing urinary tract infections. Cranberries can also help to improve digestion, reduce bad cholesterol, and boost the immune system.
Food produced locally is more nutritious. This is because food contains the most nutrients around the time it is harvested. The longer food spends traveling, the less nutrition it contains. Less time traveling also means less exposure to harmful chemicals and less production of greenhouse gasses. What a tasteful way to decrease our carbon footprint!
Find ingredients for Pomegranate-Glazed Green Beans and more at Anderson’s Farm Market, The Local Food Market, or through a CSA share at Main Street Farms. Check out the healthy and delicious recipe for Pomegranate-Glazed Green Beans below.
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Pomegranate-Glazed Green Beans
Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup pomegranate juice
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup dried cranberries
Directions
In a Dutch oven, place steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place green beans in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; steam, covered, 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
In a large skillet, combine orange juice, pomegranate juice, butter, vinegar, syrup, orange zest and seasonings. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in cranberries. Add beans and toss to coat.
