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Green Beans with Pecans

“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, WI

8 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min.

Ingredients

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 peel
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

Directions

In a small heavy skillet, melt butter. Add pecans; cook over medium
heat until toasted, about 4 minutes. Stir in 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 peel and cayenne. Add the remaining
ingredients; cover and cook for 5 minutes. Uncover; cook and stir

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Green Beans with Pecans (continued)

Directions (continued)

4-5 minutes longer or until beans are crisp-tender. Transfer to a
serving bowl. Sprinkle with pecans. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup with 2 tablespoons pecans equals 192 calories, 15 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 195 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 3 g protein.