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39 Rue de Jean Green Beans with Caramelized Onions and Pecans

39 Rue de Jean Green Beans with Caramelized Onions and Pecans

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh Certified SC Grown green beans
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large Certified SC Grown onion, sliced
  • ½ tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ½ cup Certified SC Grown pecans, toasted and chopped
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized, about 30 minutes.
  2. Season the caramelized onions with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. While the onions cook, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil.
  4. Add the green beans and cook for about 2 minutes. Drain well.
  5. Add the green beans and butter to the caramelized onions and toss until the beans are coated and the butter has melted.
  6. Transfer to a serving dish and top with the toasted pecans and dried cranberries.
  7. Serve warm.

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