GREEN BEANS WITH ORANGE ESSENCE AND TOASTED PECANS

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Easy yet flavorful green beans make a great side dish, especially great for holiday meals. Originally published Nov 2003 in Cooks Illustrated, republished in Costco's Connection magazine in 2011

Provided by mamere94

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 shallots, minced
2/3 teaspoon orange zest
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 lbs green beans
2/3 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon fresh sage, minced
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Toast pecans in 12" non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes or until fragrant. Stir in maple syrup, 1 tbsp butter, and 1/8 tsp salt. Stir constantly until nuts are dry and glossy, then transfer to plate and set aside.
  • Wipe out skillet. Melt remaining 2 tbsp butter in skillet over medium heat. Add shallots, orange zest, and pinch of cayenne pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes or until shallots are softened. Stir in flour until combined, then add green beans. Add chicken broth, orange juice, and sage. Increase heat to medium-high, cover, and cook until beans are crisp-tender (about 4 minutes).
  • Uncover and cook about 4 minutes, until beans are tender and sauce has slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to serving dish, sprinkle with pecans, and serve.

Samad Sarkar
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I'm not a big fan of orange, but I loved this dish! The orange essence was subtle and didn't overpower the other flavors. The toasted pecans added a nice crunch and flavor.


Pabi Thapa
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover green beans. The orange essence and toasted pecans add a lot of flavor and make the dish something special.


Ameria Kimble
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I love this recipe! The green beans are always cooked perfectly and the orange essence and toasted pecans add a wonderful flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


RH2W FF
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This is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. The orange essence and toasted pecans add a unique and flavorful twist to the classic green bean dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Gemma Mack
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I'm not a big fan of green beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The orange essence and toasted pecans really elevated the flavor of the green beans and made them something special.


M Eshan Blouch
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The green beans are cooked perfectly and the orange essence and toasted pecans add a delicious flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


Chamili Chowdhuri
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and the results are always delicious. The green beans are always cooked perfectly and the orange essence and toasted pecans add a wonderful flavor.


free fire gameing hiro
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This is one of my favorite green bean recipes. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. The orange essence and toasted pecans really make this dish special.


Fahime Hasan
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit! The green beans are always cooked perfectly and the orange essence and toasted pecans add a wonderful flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


Dexter Paul
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious side dish. The green beans are cooked perfectly and the orange essence and toasted pecans add a delicious flavor.


Ayden Hartling
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I'm not a big fan of orange, but I loved this dish! The orange essence was subtle and didn't overpower the other flavors. The toasted pecans added a nice crunch and flavor.


Newagent Emma Zlatan
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover green beans. The orange essence and toasted pecans add a lot of flavor and make the dish something special.


Paun
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I love this recipe! The green beans are always cooked perfectly and the orange essence and toasted pecans add a delicious flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


Md Vuttu
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This is one of my favorite green bean recipes. The orange essence and toasted pecans add a wonderful flavor and texture. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Sunvir Haidar
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Bimal yadav
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The green beans are cooked perfectly and the orange essence and toasted pecans add a delicious flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and flavorful side


Afrat Klein
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I'm not a huge fan of green beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The orange essence and toasted pecans really elevated the dish and made it something special. I will definitely be making this again.


Maryka abt
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These green beans were a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique and flavorful combination of orange and pecans. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Angel Musa
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I was pleasantly surprised by how well the orange and green beans worked together. The orange zest and juice added a subtle sweetness and brightness that really enhanced the flavor of the beans. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Sena Francisca
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This green bean dish is a delightful burst of flavors! The orange essence adds a bright and citrusy note, while the toasted pecans provide a crunchy and nutty texture. I followed the recipe exactly and the result was a delicious and elegant side dish