Sautéed Green Beans with Spice-Glazed Pecans
Photo: Chris Court; Styling: Carla Gonzalez-Hart
Beat the last-minute cooking frenzy by making the glazed pecans up to 3 days in advance and storing at room temperature in an airtight container; double the ingredients for an appetizer guests can munch on before the meal.
How to Make It
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°. Line a jelly-roll pan with parchment paper.
Step 2
Bring sugar, 1 tablespoon water, cumin, and red pepper to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. Remove pan from heat; stir in pecans, rosemary, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Spread pecan mixture in an even layer on prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 12 minutes or until fragrant and browned. Cool in pan, stirring occasionally.
Step 3
Place green beans in a large saucepan of boiling water; cook 4 minutes. Drain and plunge green beans into ice water; drain.
Step 4
Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beans; sauté 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper over green beans; toss. Place beans on a serving platter; sprinkle with pecan mixture. Serve immediately.
Chef's Notes
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nestoriak's Review
Delicious and easy to handle on a busy morning of cooking for Thanksgiving. I made the nuts the day before, blanched the green beans in the morning and only save the sautéing for the last minute. I may make the nuts on their own to munch on as a Christmas treat they were so yummy!
IoneTaylor's Review