When you are making a holiday side dish, or any dinner side dish, efficiency is key! So when such a dish is ready in 10 minutes, it kind of makes it onto your holiday menu. 10-minute nutty green beans, welcome to our Thanksgiving dinner this year!
With only a few ingredients, it is amazing how much flavour this dish produces. Earthy green beans perfectly balance with crunchy pecans, and are all coated with smooth buttery goodness. And the texture is just something else! The beans are tender, yet still slightly crispy, and the roasted pecans give it a crunchy smoky kick.
And because it doesn't take a whole lot of ingredients to bring this dish together, the prep time is so so quick. The only prep required is basically washing and trimming the green beans, and chopping up the pecans. Add another 10 minutes to cook and you have the best green beans you have ever had!
When I am not making nutty green beans for my holiday dinner menu, I love to pair them with juicy roasted turkey breast and creamy mashed potatoes.
10-Minute Nutty Green Beans
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
Description
With only a few ingredients, it is incredible how much flavour are packed in these 10-minute nutty green beans. Earthy green beans balance perfectly with crunchy pecans.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. green beans, trimmed
- ¼ cup butter, unsalted
- ¼ cup pecans, chopped
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add beans and cook uncovered until they are slightly tender but still crispy, approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.
- In a large non stick skillet, heat butter over medium high heat. Once the butter is just melted, add pecans. Cook until they are slightly toasted, about 3 minutes, stirring continuously. Add beans and salt, and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and serve.
Notes
- For a vegan option, replace butter with olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
kita says
Seriously, green beans may be my favorite of the veggies! I love that this recipe is so quick and easy.
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Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
Mine too!! Enjoy! 😀
Tammy says
The toast pecans are a perfect idea for the holidays! I love how simple and delicious this is!
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Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
I know, right? Too easy!
Leslie says
I'm always looking for new ways to add flavor to green beans. I love this idea! This looks amazing!
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Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
Thank you! So glad to have helped! 😀
Jenni LeBaron says
I love nuts with green beans and pecans are perfect for this season! What a great side dish to add to holiday menu planning!
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Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
I can't disagree with that!! 😀
Michelle says
Green beans and pecans are a match made in heaven. This is a delicious, simple side dish perfect for my holiday menu.
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Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
I totally agree!! 🙂
Kushigalu says
What a delicious and simple recipe to try using green beans. Yummmmy!
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Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
Thanks! It' soo good!