Green Beans with Candied Pecans

Serves: 8 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes

2 lbs fresh green beans (trimmed)

1 cup chopped pecans

¼ cup brown sugar

2 Tbsp butter

salt and pepper, to taste

1. Place green beans in a large pan of boiling water.
2. Place a colander in a large bowl of ice water; set aside.
3. Cook beans for 5 minutes and transfer to colander in ice water to stop cooking then drain well.
4. Place pecans and brown sugar in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
5. Stir continually until the sugar is completely melted and pecans are evenly coated in melted sugar.
6. Spread in an even layer on waxed paper until cool. Break apart into smaller pieces if necessary.
7. Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat, add beans and saute until heated through.
8. Season with salt and pepper.
9. Place beans in a serving dish and top with candied pecans.
10. Serve immediately.

Recipe from:  Six Sisters