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Mandarin Orange Green Beans

These mandarin orange glazed green beans are a delicious and light side dish made in 10 minutes! Vegan, paleo, and Whole30 compliant

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Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh green beans
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons mandarin orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon mandarin orange zest + more to garnish
  • 1/8 teaspoon cardamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Wash and pat try the green beans. Trim the ends off and cut into halves or thirds
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat
  3. Place the cut green beans into the pan, coat evenly with the olive oil, and let heat around 5 minutes
  4. Add the orange juice, zest, cardamon, and balsamic vinegar
  5. Turn the heat down to medium and sauté another 5 minutes until beans are slightly soft
  6. Serve immediately and garnish with more orange zest to taste