Quick Green Beans

Directions

1. 1
   If fresh beans, wash well, snip off stems, then sliver, French-style.
2. 2
   Put fresh beans into a pan, adding boiling water to not quite cover beans.
3. 3
   Cover tightly; bring to boiling over high heat, then remove the lid and cook until crisp-tender.
4. 4
   (For canned beans, drain and cook the liquid down to half over high heat.) For all, turn a few times during cooking; you want to prevent scorching as the liquid cooks away.
5. 5
   When finished, there should be barely a spoonful of liquid in the pot.
6. 6
   While the beans are cooking, saute pecans in butter over low heat until very crisp.
7. 7
   When beans are tender-crisp, add 2 tablespoons butter, salt and pepper to taste, then the Accent.
8. 8
   Add the pecans; toss slightly.
9. 9
   Serve at once.
10. 10
    Serves 4 to 6.