Pecan Green Beans

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Nutty and buttery, these green beans are a perfect holiday side dish

serves/makes:

ready in:
under 30 minutes

1 review

ingredients

2 pounds green beans, trimmed, cut in pieces if desired
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup chopped pecans
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

directions

Bring a large pan of water to a boil and add a little salt. Add the green beans and cook for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let sit for 1 minute in the ice water then drain the beans well and place them on paper toweling to dry.

Meanwhile, heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pecans and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until fragrant and lightly browned.

Add the beans to the skillet and stir to coat them in the butter. Stir in the salt and pepper. Cover the pan and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the beans are heated through.

common recipe questions

Can I use canned green beans instead of fresh?

While fresh is always better, you can use canned or frozen green beans in this recipe.

If using canned green beans, drain the beans thoroughly and skip the boiling and ice water steps. Instead, add the drained canned green beans directly to the buttered pecans in the skillet. Stir in the salt and pepper, then cover the pan and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes, until the beans are heated through.

For frozen green beans, make sure they are fully defrosted and well drained before starting. Like canned green beans, you can skip the boiling and ice water steps. Add the defrosted green beans directly to the buttered pecans in the skillet, stir in the salt and pepper, then cover the pan and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the beans are heated through.

nutrition data

194 calories, 17 grams fat, 10 grams carbohydrates, 3 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in sodium. This recipe is low in carbs.

reviews & comments

Valerie REVIEW:
October 3, 2007

Very good. You can substitute canned or frozen green beans if you want to save cooking time (fresh is always better of course!).

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