Green Beans with Maple-Pecan Butter Recipe

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Green Beans with Maple-Pecan Butter
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  1. Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Using large slotted spoon, transfer beans to colander set in bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking, then drain well. Return water to boil and repeat with remaining beans.
  2. In small heavy skillet over moderate heat, heat 1 teaspoon oil until hot but not smoking. Add pecans and toast, stirring constantly, until light brown and fragrant, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. In electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment, whip butter until smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add maple syrup and pecans, stirring by hand to incorporate. Set aside.
  4. In 10-inch skillet over moderately high heat, heat 2 tablespoons canola oil until hot but not smoking. Add half green beans and sauté until hot, about 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to large bowl and repeat with remaining beans and oil. Add maple-pecan butter and toss to combine. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 179.31 Kcal (751 kJ)
Calories from fat 142.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.82g 24%
Cholesterol 24.3mg 8%
Sodium 432.28mg 18%
Potassium 258.62mg 6%
Total Carbs 9.05g 3%
Sugars 3.95g 16%
Dietary Fiber 3.7g 15%
Protein 2.59g 5%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 23%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 49.5mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 133.74 Kcal (560 kJ)
Calories from fat 106.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.8g 24%
Cholesterol 18.12mg 8%
Sodium 322.42mg 18%
Potassium 192.89mg 6%
Total Carbs 6.75g 3%
Sugars 2.94g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2.76g 15%
Protein 1.93g 5%
Vitamin C 10.2mg 23%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 0.9mg 7%
Calcium 36.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.2
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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