Taste of Home
Green Beans with Pecans
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.
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
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 cup chopped pecans
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2 tablespoons maple syrup
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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BEANS:
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1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
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Dash cayenne pepper
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1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
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2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
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1/3 cup orange juice
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1 teaspoon fresh sage or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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
3/4 cup: 192 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 195mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein.
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