100 % family owned Fairfield, Conn.-based Bigelow Tea pioneered the specialty tea category 65 years ago. This green bean recipe incorporates the wonderful taste and healthy qualities of Bigelow Pomegranate Tea. Recent studies in leading medical journals declare tea a potential heart tonic, cancer blocker, fat buster, immune stimulant, arthritis soother, virus fighter and cholesterol detoxifier. Use this outstanding tea recipe as the perfect side dish to any spectacular meal!

1 cup hot water

4 Bigelow Green Tea with Pomegranate Tea Bags

1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon corn starch

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 pound fresh French-style green beans

1/2 pound carrots cut into 1 inch matchsticks

Salt and pepper to taste

1. Combine hot water and 4 Bigelow Green Tea with Pomegranate Tea Bags and allow to steep for 5-7 minutes.

2. Place tea in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, and cook until liquid is reduced by half (about ten minutes).

3. Add balsamic vinegar and sugar. Stir to combine.

4. Add cornstarch and whisk vigorously, until glaze is thickened and smooth. Set aside.

5. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, combine butter and olive oil. Heat until butter is melted, but not smoking, and then add carrots and green beans.

6. Sauté vegetables until just tender, approximately 5 minutes (allow a few extra minutes of extra cooking time if using traditional green beans).

7. Add pomegranate-balsamic glaze, and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Serve immediately.

Note: Glaze may be prepared up to 2 days in advance. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.

Makes 6 servings.

Nutritional Information:

Serving size: 1/6 of recipe (1.67g)

Calories 84;

Total Fat 4g;

Saturated Fat 2g;

Trans Fat 0g;

Cholesterol 5mg;

Sodium 417 mg;

Carbohydrates 11g;

Dietary Fiber 3g;

Sugars 2g;

Protein 2g;

Recipe and photo courtesy of Bigelowtea.com.

Comments

Name *
Email (For verification & Replies)
URL
Code   
ChronoComments by Joomla Professional Solutions

Submit Comment

Show/Hide Comment form