Harvest Green Beans

Name: Harvest Green Beans
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh green beans; 1/2 cup pecans; 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons Earth Balance margarine; 2 teaspoons sesame seeds; 2 teaspoons sodium-free seasoning (I use Penzey's MURAL of FLAVOR); 2 teaspoons honey

6 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 lb fresh green beans
1/2 cup pecans
2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons Earth Balance margarine
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
2 teaspoons sodium-free seasoning (I use Penzey's MURAL of FLAVOR)
2 teaspoons honey

Directions

1

Wash the beans, and cut the stem end off. (this can be done a day ahead of time).
2

To cook: Bring a pot of water (at least 2 quarts) to a rolling boil.
3

While the water is coming to a boil, heat the butter/oil in a medium pan and simmer on low with the pecans.
4

Once they are lightly browned, add the SESAME SEEDS and MURAL OF FLAVOR.
5

Add the green beans to boiling water and cook 2 minutes.
6

Drain and rinse the beans to stop the cooking, but leave them warm.
7

Drizzle the pecan mix with the honey, stir regularly, then when the beans have been drained and rinsed, add them to the pan and toss with the seasoned nut mix.
8

Place in a serving bowl.
9

Cover the bowl with foil and place in a warm oven until ready to serve.