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orange pecan green beans
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 16 Minutes
Ready In: 26 Minutes
Servings: 3
this is a nice side dish for turkey or chicken, from fine cooking. this is easily doubled.
Ingredients:
8 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 small red onion, sliced thin
1/2 cup chopped pecans
salt, pepper
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
Directions:
1. bring a medium pot of water to boil . add salt, add green beans, cook 5-6 minutes, drain rinse in cold water to stop cooking, drain on paper towels. in a small bowl whisk together orange juice, mustard and sugar, set aside. in a large skillet melt butter over medium heat add onion and pecans, saute stirring often, until onions are browned and pecans are toasted, 10 minutes.
2. add green beans, season with salt, pepper, thyme, stir. add mustard mixture, lower heat and stir to combine sauce and beans, 1-2 minutes.
By RecipeOfHealth.com