Recipe -Green Beans with Dried Cherries

Serves 4
½ cup dried sweetened cherries
½ tablespoon canola oil
½ small red onion, diced (scant ¼ cup)
2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
¼ cup water
1 pound green beans, trimmed
Salt to taste (optional)

Start by making the cherry glaze:

Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Add the red onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until tender.
Add the brown sugar to the onions.
Stir to dissolve.
Add the dry cherries, vinegar, and water.
Simmer mixture for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the cherries are soft and the liquid had reduced.
Do not let the mixture cook until dry;
if it begins to dry out, add more water in small amounts to keep it moist.
Set the sauce aside.

Place the beans in a small steamer basket, and place the basket in a pot with a tightly fitting lid, above an inch of boiling water.
Cover and cook over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes, keeping the beans slightly crisp.
Toss the steamed green beans with the cherry glaze, season with salt to taste (if desired), and serve.

Calories: 140/ Protein: 3 g/ Carbohydrate: 28 g/ Fiber: 5 g/ Sodium: 10 mgSaturated fat: 0 g/ Polyunsaturated fat: 0.5 g/ Monounsaturated fat: 1 g/ Trans fat: 0 g/ Cholesterol: 0 mg