Green Beans with Toasted Pecans
serves 4

Green Beans with Toasted Pecans

This green bean recipe was given to me by my brother and sister-in-law it is a family favorite for them and has become one for us as well.

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1 tablespoon butter
1 cup chopped pecans

1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound green beans

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter.
2. When the butter is melted add the pecans and stir until toasted about 2 minutes.
3. Remove pecans from pan and set them aside.
4. In the same skillet heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. 
5. Add green beans stirring for 4-5 minutes, or until tender but crisp.

Calories 264,  Fat 26.0g,  Cholesterol 7.8mg,  Sodium 3.8mg
Carbohydrate 8.2g,  Fiber 4.8g,  Sugars 1.2g,  Protein 3.8g