Green Beans with Pecan Brown Butter
Elevate your side dish game with these Green Beans with Pecan Brown Butter, a perfect balance of simplicity and sophistication. Fresh, tender-crisp green beans are blanched to preserve their vibrant color and crunch, then tossed in a luxurious brown butter sauce infused with fragrant garlic, nutty toasted pecans, and a bright splash of lemon juice. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or elegant holiday spreads. Bursting with flavor and texture, this dish is a crowd-pleasing accompaniment to any main course. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or looking for a new way to enjoy your greens, this recipe delivers on flavor, style, and ease.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
Fill a large pot with 4 cups of water and bring to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt.
Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them thoroughly under cold water.
Once the water is boiling, add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
Prepare a large bowl filled with 2 cups of ice cubes and cold water. Using a slotted spoon or tongs, transfer the cooked green beans to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Let them sit for 2-3 minutes, then drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Allow the butter to cook, swirling occasionally, until it begins to turn golden brown and develops a nutty aroma, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the chopped pecans to the skillet and stir frequently for 2-3 minutes to lightly toast them.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Add the drained green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly in the pecan brown butter sauce.
Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
238 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.8 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 261 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.6 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 4.0 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 81 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 310 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
