Green Beans With Orange Essence And Toasted Pecans

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3/4 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 shallots, minced
• 2/3 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 lbs green beans
• 2/3 cup chicken broth
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon fresh sage, minced
• salt & pepper

Recipe

• 1 toast pecans in 12" non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes or until fragrant. stir in maple syrup, 1 tbsp butter, and 1/8 tsp salt. stir constantly until nuts are dry and glossy, then transfer to plate and set aside.
• 2 wipe out skillet. melt remaining 2 tbsp butter in skillet over medium heat. add shallots, orange zest, and pinch of cayenne pepper. cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes or until shallots are softened. stir in flour until combined, then add green beans. add chicken broth, orange juice, and sage. increase heat to medium-high, cover, and cook until beans are crisp-tender (about 4 minutes).
• 3 uncover and cook about 4 minutes, until beans are tender and sauce has slightly thickened. remove from heat. season with salt and pepper to taste. transfer to serving dish, sprinkle with pecans, and serve.