Best Pecan Green Beans Recipes

GREEN BEANS WITH MAPLE-PECAN BUTTER

Steps:

• Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Using large slotted spoon, transfer beans to colander set in bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking, then drain well. Return water to boil and repeat with remaining beans.
• In small heavy skillet over moderate heat, heat 1 teaspoon oil until hot but not smoking. Add pecans and toast, stirring constantly, until light brown and fragrant, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
• In electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment, whip butter until smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add maple syrup and pecans, stirring by hand to incorporate. Set aside.
• In 10-inch skillet over moderately high heat, heat 2 tablespoons canola oil until hot but not smoking. Add half green beans and sauté until hot, about 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to large bowl and repeat with remaining beans and oil. Add maple-pecan butter and toss to combine. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

BLUE CHEESE PECAN GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, place beans in 1 inch water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender; drain. Place in serving bowl; cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, cook pecans over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until nuts are golden brown and toasted. Place in small bowl; reserve.
• In same 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Heat, stirring constantly about 6 minutes or until butter is golden brown. (Once the butter begins to brown, it browns very quickly and can bum, so use low heat and watch carefully.) Immediately remove from heat. Pour over beans; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and reserved pecans.

GREEN BEANS WITH PECAN PESTO

Steps:

• Blend all ingredients except beans with salt and pepper to taste in a blender until a coarse purée.
• Cook beans in boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking, then drain well.
• Toss beans with half of pesto, or to taste.

BUTTERY PECAN GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil; add green beans, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 6 minutes.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook pecans in melted butter until lightly browned; add green beans and stir to coat in butter. Season beans with salt.

ORANGE PECAN GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• bring a medium pot of water to boil . add salt, add green beans, cook 5-6 minutes, drain rinse in cold water to stop cooking, drain on paper towels. in a small bowl whisk together orange juice, mustard and sugar, set aside. in a large skillet melt butter over medium heat add onion and pecans, saute stirring often, until onions are browned and pecans are toasted, 10 minutes.
• add green beans, season with salt, pepper, thyme, stir. add mustard mixture, lower heat and stir to combine sauce and beans, 1-2 minutes.

PECAN GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute the pecans in butter for 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain beans; add to skillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat.

TOASTED-PECAN GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Prepare an ice-water bath by filling a large bowl with ice and water.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the beans and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain well in a colander, then set the colander with beans in the ice-water bath (to set the color and stop the cooking), making sure the beans are submerged.
• In the same pot, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the pecans and cook until toasted, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and basil; cook until fragrant, 45 to 60 seconds.
• Drain the beans, shaking off the excess water, and return them to the pot. Toss to combine with the pecan mixture. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

GREEN BEANS WITH PECAN BROWN BUTTER

Steps:

• Cook beans in boiling salted water until crisp tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking, and drain well. Melt butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in pecans with garlic and cook 2 minutes more. Add green beans, salt and pepper, stirring, and cook until heated through, about 4 minutes. Serve topped with parsley. Read more: http://www.kitchendaily.com/recipe/green-beans-with-pecan-brown-butter-149796/#ixzz15jLVEWOI