Green Beans with Toasted Pecans

 

Christmas green beans are adorned with pimentos and nuts that have been caramelized in butter and honey. A quick and healthful side dish to round up everyone's dinner.

They are always consumed whether they are in a casserole, cooked with potatoes in a slow cooker, or covered with bread crumbs!

 

3 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon honey

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

1/3 cup chopped pecans

16 ounces frozen fine green beans thawed

1/4 cup diced pimentos

salt and pepper to taste

 

Melt butter, honey, and garlic in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the pecans after the butter has melted. Cook while stirring constantly, for two minutes, till the pecans are golden brown.

 Retrieve the pecans and place them in a small container.

Stir in the green beans in the same skillet. Cook, covered, over medium heat for 6-10 minutes, till the green beans are cooked.

Combine the pimentos and toasted pecans in a mixing bowl.

Sprinkle to taste with salt and pepper.