Bacon Pecan Green Beans
 
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Green beans served with a lip smacking combination of brown sugar, bacon and pecans.
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Recipe type: Vegetable Side
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds green beans, trimmed
  • ½ cup pecan pieces
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 8 pieces bacon
Instructions
  1. Before beginning to cook, snip bacon into one inch pieces and chop onion.
  2. In dry non-stick 10 inch skillet toast pecans over medium heat until lightly browned. It will take 2-3 minutes. Stir frequently. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. Add butter to 10 inch skillet in which you browned the pecans. When nearly melted add chopped onion. Cook, stirring occasionally until tender and translucent, about 10 minutes.
  4. Place bacon pieces in second skillet on low/ medium heat until done and beginning to crisp. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towel.
  5. As bacon and onions cook, steam beans in microwavable bag according to directions, OR bring water to boil in large pot, add beans and cook until crisp tender, about 5 minutes. Drain immediately when done.
  6. When onions are done, add brown sugar, pecans and bacon. Stir gently until well mixed and coated.
  7. Add beans and heat thoroughly.
  8. Serve hot.
Notes
A Pinch of Joy
Recipe by A Pinch of Joy at http://www.apinchofjoy.com/2013/12/bacon-pecan-green-beans/