Buttery Pecan Green Beans

This quick and easy side dish is simply steamed green beans tossed with butter and lightly-toasted pecan pieces.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 98 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• ¼ cup pecan pieces
• 1 pinch salt, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil; add green beans, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 6 minutes.

Step 2

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook pecans in melted butter until lightly browned; add green beans and stir to coat in butter. Season beans with salt.