Christmas Green Beans with Toasted Pecans
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4.6
Christmas Green Beans with Toasted Pecans
Description
This recipe sautés butter, honey, and minced garlic in a skillet, then adds chopped pecans to toast until golden. The pecans are set aside while frozen green beans cook covered in the same skillet until tender, approximately 6 to 10 minutes. Diced canned pimentos are stirred in along with the toasted pecans. Salt and black pepper are added to taste before serving.
The green beans remain slightly crisp, the butter and honey provide mild sweetness and richness, and the toasted pecans contribute crunch and nuttiness. The pimentos add a subtle tang and color, while garlic aromatics enhance the savory profile.
This dish fits nicely as a festive vegetable side, particularly at holiday meals. The flavors elevate plain green beans with a buttery-sweet glaze and nutty texture.
Calorie estimates are approximate and vary by ingredient brand.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter or extra virgin olive oil, salted
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1/3 cup pecans chopped
- 16 ounces green beans thawed, frozen, fine
- 1/4 cup Pimentos canned pimentos, drained, diced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter, honey, and garlic over medium-high heat. This sweet mixture is going to make your house smell amazing. 3 tablespoons salted butter, 1 tablespoon honey, 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- Once the butter is melted, add the pecans. Cook and stir for two minutes until pecans are golden brown. Remove the pecans and set them aside in a small bowl. 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- In the same skillet, stir in the green beans. Cook, covered over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 6-10 minutes or until green beans are tender. 16 ounces frozen fine green beans
- Stir in the pimentos and toasted pecans. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Stir well and serve. 1/4 cup diced pimentos, salt and black pepper
Notes
- Use thawed frozen green beans labeled fine for best texture and cooking time.
- Toast pecans carefully to golden brown to maximize crunch and flavor without burning.
- Add salt and black pepper gradually to control seasoning balance.
- Calories are approximate; consult a nutrition professional for precise dietary information.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 7people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 110kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 175mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 782IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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