Citrus Kissed Green Beans (Edit recipe)

Looking for lighter green bean side dish for that hoiliday dinner table? We've got you! This has been a staple at many holiday feasts and Sunday dinners. The French style cut green beans make for a speedy dish to put together. It’s simply one of the easiest side dishes you can have ready to go, which makes it perfect for a busy holiday menu. We all know there are so many other menu items that require so much time. Since the ingredients in this dish are so simple, the green beans simply shine, no need for any “cream of anything” sauce here!

15 minutes

Difficulty:

Easy

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	171
Fat:	14 g
Carbohydrates:	10 g
Protein:	2 g
Cholesterol:	20 g
Sodium:	927 mg
Fiber:	3 g
Sugars:	6 g
Calculated per serving.

by Back Porch Paleo

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Serves: 6

Ingredients

1 whole Orange, zested, then juiced
.25 cup Salted Butter, can sub ghee
24 oz French-Style Green Beans, frozen variety
.25 cup Coconut Sugar
1.5 tsp Sea Salt
.5 cup Pecans, roughly chopped
1 whole Orange, thinly sliced for optional garnish

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Process

Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

In a small bowl, mix orange zest and butter with the back of a spoon until well combined. Reserve approximately 2 tsp and set aside for use after beans are plated.
In a large skillet, melt remaining butter/orange zest, stir in coconut sugar, salt and orange juice, reserving a few pecans for garnish.
Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beans are crisp tender.
Remove to serving platter, sprinkle with a few chopped pecans, reserved butter/zest and orange slices if using. Serve warm!