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Green Beans with Pecans

By: American Pecan Council

Serving Size: 4
Cook Time: 15 mins

Pecans add a naturally sweet crunch to this simple green beans dish. It’s an easy nutritious side dish to serve for a weeknight meal or holiday.

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil or pecan oil

1/2 red onion, minced

1 pound fresh green beans, ends trimmed and cut in half

1/4 cup water

3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 cup fresh pecan pieces

Process:

  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté for about 2-3 minutes or until onions are soft. Add green beans and stir to coat in oil and onions. Add water to the pan and season beans with salt and pepper.
  2. Cover and allow beans to cook until they are tender, but still have a nice crunch – about 5 minutes.
  3. Transfer to a serving dish and top with pecan pieces. Serve hot.

Nutritional Facts:

Calories 170
Fat 13g
Saturated Fat 1.5g
Sodium 370mg
Carbs 11g
Fiber 5g
Protein 4g

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* U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Scientific evidence suggests but does not prove that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, such as pecans, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease. One serving of pecans (28g) has 12g of “good” monounsaturated fat and only 2g saturated fat.

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