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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds green beans -- trimmed
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 3/4 cup pecans, chopped
  • 4 teaspoons minced lemon peel, yellow part only
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped Italian parsley

Method

  • Boil green beans in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Transfer to bowl of ice water.
  • Cool completely. Drain and pat dry. (Can be prepared a day in advance; refrigerate.)
  • Melt butter in large deep skillet over medium heat. Add pecans; saute until nuts are crisp and butter is lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
  • Add beans; toss to heat through, about 5 minutes. Mix in lemon peel, cook 1 minute. Mix in parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.