Best 7 Toasted Pecan Green Beans Recipes

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The classic green bean casserole may be a holiday staple, but there are plenty of other ways to enjoy this versatile veggie. Toasted pecan green beans are a flavorful and colorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both delicious and visually appealing. The key to this recipe is toasting the pecans until they are fragrant and nutty. This can be done in a skillet or in the oven. Once the pecans are toasted, they are added to the green beans along with a mixture of butter, shallots, and garlic. The dish is then cooked until the green beans are tender and slightly browned. The result is a side dish that is full of flavor and sure to please everyone at the table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GREEN BEANS WITH TOASTED PECANS



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Nutty green beans make the perfect side for whatever main dish is on the menu.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
3/4 pound green beans, stem ends removed
1 tablespoon olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place pecans on a rimmed baking sheet; toast until fragrant, 6 to 7 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, set a steamer basket in a large saucepan. Fill with enough water to come just below basket; bring to a simmer. Place green beans in basket; cover, and steam until crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Transfer green beans to a serving platter; drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g

TOASTED PECANS



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This crunchy snack is easy to make and has a delightful salty flavor.

Provided by Joyce Hickman

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup butter, melted
6 cups shelled pecans
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  • Pour the butter into a medium bowl, and mix in the pecans. Stir until the pecans are well coated.
  • Arrange coated pecans in a single layer on one or two medium baking sheets. Sprinkle with salt.
  • Bake in the preheated oven approximately 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, cool and store in covered containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 58.2 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 109 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

GREEN BEANS, TOASTED PECANS, AND BLUE CHEESE



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Make and share this Green Beans, Toasted Pecans, and Blue Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup pecans
3/4 lb green beans
1 1/2 ounces blue cheese, such as maytag

Steps:

  • In a large bowl whisk together mustard, vinegar, shallot, and 1/2 tablespoon oil to make dressing.
  • In a small heavy skillet heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and saute pecans with salt to taste, stirring frequently, until a shade darker, about 1 minute.
  • Transfer nuts to paper towels to drain and cool.
  • Coarsely chop nuts.
  • Have ready a bowl of ice and cold water.
  • In a large saucepan of boiling salted water blanch beans until just tender, about 3 minutes, and drain in a colander.
  • Transfer beans to ice water, stirring until just cool.
  • Drain beans well and add to dressing.
  • Crumble blue cheese over beans and gently toss with half of nuts and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve beans at room temperature topped with remaining nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.2, Fat 32.9, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 16, Sodium 315.1, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 6.8, Protein 10.3

TOASTED PECAN GREEN BEANS



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What a great side dish this is! The toasted spicy pecans mixed with garlic buttered green beans will make a tasty addition to your dinner menu.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Fruit

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
1 pinch ground red pepper
salt
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1 lb fresh green beans, steamed until crisp tender

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together butter, sugar garlic powder, parsley, pepper and salt.
  • In a nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of the garlic mixture over medium high heat and toast pecans, stirring often for about 2 minutes.
  • Remove pecans and set aside.
  • In same skillet, heat remaining garlic mixture and stir in cooked green beans.
  • Cook covered, over medium heat, stirring ocasionally until beans are tender.
  • Stir in pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.3, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 68.3, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 3.1, Protein 3

GREEN BEANS, TOASTED PECANS, AND BLUE CHEESE



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Categories     Side     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Blue Cheese     Pecan     Green Bean     Summer     Gourmet     Small Plates

Yield Serves 2 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons finely chopped shallot
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup pecans
3/4 pound green beans
1 1/2 ounces blue cheese such as Maytag

Steps:

  • In a large bowl whisk together mustard, vinegar, shallot, and 1/2 tablespoon oil to make dressing. In a small heavy skillet heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté pecans with salt to taste, stirring frequently, until a shade darker, about 1 minute. Transfer nuts to paper towels to drain and cool. Coarsely chop nuts.
  • Have ready a bowl of ice and cold water. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water blanch beans until just tender, about 3 minutes, and drain in a colander. Transfer beans to ice water, stirring until just cool. Drain beans well and add to dressing. Crumble blue cheese over beans and gently toss with half of nuts and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve beans at room temperature topped with remaining nuts.

GREEN BEANS WITH PECANS



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I collect cookbooks from all over the world and love to try new recipes for my husband or for entertaining friends and family, which we love to do." Pecans, a splash of orange and maple syrup make this side dish something extra-special! -Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
BEANS:
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
Dash cayenne pepper
1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon fresh sage or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small heavy skillet, melt butter. Add pecans; cook over medium heat until toasted, about 4 minutes. Add syrup and salt; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until pecans are glossy. Spread on foil to cool., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shallots in butter until tender; stir in the flour, orange zest and cayenne. Add the remaining ingredients; cover and cook for 5 minutes. Uncover; cook and stir 4-5 minutes longer or until beans are crisp-tender. Transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

TOASTED-PECAN GREEN BEANS



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The aroma of the basil when combined with the green beans is vibrant and intoxicating. This dish is almost like a deconstructed pesto without the cheese, or a Southern version of green beans amandine, a once-elegant side dish, that in the 1970s became a sad image of itself, banished to cafeterias and dining halls.

Yield serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 pounds haricots verts or other thin green beans, trimmed
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 clove garlic, very finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice-water bath by filling a large bowl with ice and water.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the beans and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain well in a colander, then set the colander with beans in the ice-water bath (to set the color and stop the cooking), making sure the beans are submerged.
  • In the same pot, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the pecans and cook until toasted, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and basil; cook until fragrant, 45 to 60 seconds.
  • Drain the beans, shaking off the excess water, and return them to the pot. Toss to combine with the pecan mixture. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, crisp green beans for the best flavor.
  • Trim the green beans by removing the ends.
  • Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
  • Toast the pecans in a skillet over medium heat until they are fragrant and slightly browned.
  • Make the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
  • Combine the green beans, pecans, and dressing in a bowl and toss to coat.
  • Serve the green beans immediately or chill them for later.

Conclusion:

Toasted pecan green beans are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a main meal or as a snack. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. For example, you can add crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, or chopped tomatoes to the recipe. You can also use a different type of vinegar, such as balsamic vinegar or rice vinegar. No matter how you choose to make them, toasted pecan green beans are sure to be a hit!

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