- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup green beans
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste (optional)
- salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)
- 1 splash orange juice
- ground white pepper
- Heat butter in a small skillet over medium heat until it starts to brown and smell nutty, 3 to 5 minutes. Add green beans, garlic powder, and salt; cook and stir until tender, about 2 minutes. Add almonds and cranberries; toss lightly to combine. Pour orange juice over green beans and season with white pepper.