Green Beans with Caramelized Pecans
Crisp green beans tossed with buttery caramelized pecans and shallots, creating a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors. This elegant side dish combines fresh vegetables with candied nuts for a delicious complement to any meal.
Ingredients
- •½ cup pecan halves and pieces
- •2½ pounds green beans
- •5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- •⅓ cup shallot
- •3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- •1 teaspoon kosher salt
- •½ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Heat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
5 min
- 2.
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.
8 min
- 3.
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.
8 min
- 4.
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.
3 min
- 5.
Reduce heat to medium and stir in sugar until almost dissolved, then cook pecans, stirring, 1 minute.
1 min
- 6.
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.
4 min
