GREEN BEANS WITH CARAMELIZED PECANS
Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez
Categories Nut Side Sauté Christmas Thanksgiving Pecan Green Bean Christmas Eve Shallot Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
- Spread out pecans on a rimmed sheet pan and bake in oven until pale golden on inside, about 6 to 8 minutes. Cool and coarsely chop.
- Have ready a colander submerged in a large bowl of ice water. Cook beans in a 6- to 8-quart pot of well-salted boiling water, uncovered, until just tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Using a large slotted spoon and/or tongs, transfer beans to colander in ice water to stop cooking, then drain well and dry on towels.
- Heat butter in a 12- to 14-inch deep heavy skillet (preferably straight-sided) over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then add shallot and cook, stirring until pale golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium and stir in sugar until almost dissolved, then cook pecans, stirring, 1 minute.
- Add green beans, kosher salt, and pepper, and sauté beans, turning them with tongs, until heated through, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a platter and serve.
MAPLE-GLAZED GREEN BEANS
After I picked my first green beans one year, I wanted to make a savory dish that was unique, quick and packed with flavor. I loved this so much I couldn't stop eating it, so the next day I picked more beans and made this delicious side dish again. -Merry Graham, Newhall, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, place steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place beans in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a low boil; steam, covered, until crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook onion and bacon over medium heat until bacon is crisp; drain. Stir cranberries, syrup, salt, pepper and, if desired, bourbon into onion mixture. Add beans; heat through, tossing to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 302mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
GREEN BEANS WITH ORANGE ESSENCE AND TOASTED MAPLE PECANS
I found this recipe and had to share, it's from the November 2011 - Costco Connection-Cooks illustrated.com I love green beans!
Provided by Janet VanDerlinden
Categories Vegetables
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Toast pecans in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- 2. Off heat, stir in 1 tablespoon butter, maple syrup and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Return skillet to medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until nuts are dry and glossy, about 45 seconds;transfer to plate and set aside.
- 3. Wipe out skillet. melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in skillet over medium heat.
- 4. Add shallots, orange zest and cayenne, and cook, stirring occasionally, until shallots are softened, about 2 minutes
- 5. Stir in flour until combined, then add green beans.
- 6. Add chicken broth, orange juice and sage. Increase heat to medium-high, cover and cook until beans are crisp-tender, about 4 minutes
- 7. Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender and sauce has thickened slightly, about 4 minutes. Off heat, season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to serving dish, sprinkle with pecans and serve.
GREEN BEANS WITH PECANS
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
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 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., 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 : Calories 192 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
GREEN BEANS WITH MAPLE-PECAN BUTTER
Provided by Kent Rathbun
Categories Mixer Vegetable Side Sauté Thanksgiving Pecan Green Bean Fall Maple Syrup Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
GREEN BEANS WITH BROWN BUTTER AND PECANS
The original of this recipe was found in Paula Deen's 2009 Christmas Cookbook! I've tweaked it some to better suit out taste!
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Steam beans for about 10 to 12 minutes or until just slightly crisp. Put the beans in a medium size serving bowl.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, then cook until butter has browned.
- Add pecans & cook for 2 to 3 minutes to toast the nuts.
- Add butter mixture to green beans, tossing carefully to coat, then serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.2, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 24.4, Sodium 7, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 3, Sugar 3.2, Protein 2.3
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