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Easy Candied Pecan Green Bean

Easy Candied Pecan Green Bean

Sweet and savory easy candied pecan green beans are perfect for the holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • pan
  • sheet pan

Ingredients
  

Homemade Candied Pecans

  • 2 tablespoon Butter
  • 1.5 cups Pecans (7oz)
  • 0.25 cup Brown Sugar (packed)

Sautéed Green Beans

  • 1 Shallot thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 lb Fresh Green Beans cleaned and trimmed
  • Salt

Instructions
 

Homemade Candied Pecans

  • Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a pan over medium low heat, add in your butter and let it melt and brown slightly.
  • Add in the brown sugar and stir until dissolved and starts to thicken.
  • Increase the heat to medium, add in the pecans immediately and stir to coat the pecans with the melted sugar.
  • Turn off the heat, stir one more time to cover the pecans with the melted sugar.
  • Pour out into a single layer onto a prepared sheet pan and let it cool. The sugar will harden and coat the candied pecans. Once cool, break apart and set aside.

Sautéed Green Beans

  • In a pan, over medium heat, add the butter, shallot, garlic, green beans and a pinch of salt. Toss. Place the lid over it and let it cook and steam for about 10-13 minutes, tossing them every 5 minutes or so. If the beans are browning too much, turn down the heat.
  • Remove from the heat. Chop and add in the candied pecans.

Notes

You can make the homemade candied pecans in advance, making the green bean recipe under 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving
Keyword Candied Pecans, Easy Candied Pecan Green Beans, green beans, holiday recipe, Stovetop Green Beans, vegetable side dish
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