Green beans with cranberries

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2: On a baking sheet spread out the hazelnuts and then bake them for 15 minutes, turning once.

Step 3: Transfer the toasted nuts to a dish and rub them to remove skins; chop the nuts.

Step 4: In a saucepan over medium high heat add the water and bring it to a boil; add beans; cook 3-5 minutes or until crisp tender; drain and plunge in ice water to stop the cooking process; drain and pat dry.

Step 5: In a skillet over medium high heat add oil and then add the shallots; cook 5 minutes and then add the beans and cook 3-5 minutes or until heated. Stir in cranberries and hazelnuts and cook another minute or so. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.