Green Beans With Pecans

Name: Green Beans With Pecans
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 cup chopped pecans; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 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

15 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
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

Directions

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.
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.