GREEN BEANS WITH ROASTED PECANS

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Categories     Bean     Side     Sauté     Quick & Easy

Yield Serves 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients
1 ½ to 2 lbs. Green beans trimmed
¾ C. pecans or walnuts
3 T butter( one T for pecans and 2 T for beans)
2 T maple syrup
Zest of one orange
Juice of one orange
2 medium shallots minced or scallions
1 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp. garlic powder or mince 1 clove of garlic
¾ C chicken broth
½ tsp. Sage leaves
2 tsp. flour
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Procedure Heat oven to 400 degrees Place pecans in a pan and toast in oven until lightly brown. Remove from oven and place in a skillet with one T. melted butter and 2 T. maple syrup. Coat pecans evenly and remove from skillet. Melt the remaining 2 T of butter in skillet and sauté scallions or shallots, red pepper flakes and orange zest until shallots are softened. The add flour and combine. Toss in green beans. Reduce heat slightly and add chicken broth and orange juice. Coat the beans; then cover and cook for about 4 minutes or until tender. Uncover and cook another 3-4 minutes until the sauce has thickened and the beans are glazed. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with pecans.

Stefan Bene
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Overall, I thought this was a great recipe for green beans. They were easy to make and they tasted delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


S2PiD
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These green beans were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I'll use less olive oil next time.


Vgzb Hcfgh
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I love the combination of green beans and roasted pecans. This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious side dish.


R Sobhy
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These green beans were a nice change from the usual steamed or boiled ones. I'll definitely be making them again.


Retn Retn
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my green beans turned out mushy. I think I overcooked them.


Tshego Ratlhogo
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The green beans were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some garlic and lemon next time.


Josh Hook
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I added some crumbled bacon to the green beans and they were even better! This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish.


Queen Lisa Allen Reese
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I followed the recipe exactly and the green beans came out perfect. They were crispy and flavorful.


Madiino Maxamuud
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These green beans were super easy to make and they turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Siltanu Yirga (yonas)
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I'm not a big fan of green beans, but these were delicious! The roasted pecans added a nice touch.


Reshad Azizi
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OMG! These green beans were a hit at my dinner party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.