green-beans-with-caramelized-pecans-51142200.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Heat oven to 350\u00b0F with rack in middle.",
        "Spread out pecans on a rimmed sheet pan and bake in oven until pale golden on inside, about 6 to 8 minutes. Cool and coarsely chop.",
        "Have ready a colander submerged in a large bowl of ice water. Cook beans in a 6- to 8-quart pot of well-salted boiling water, uncovered, until just tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Using a large slotted spoon and/or tongs, transfer beans to colander in ice water to stop cooking, then drain well and dry on towels.",
        "Heat butter in a 12- to 14-inch deep heavy skillet (preferably straight-sided) over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then add shallot and cook, stirring until pale golden, 2 to 3 minutes.",
        "Reduce heat to medium and stir in sugar until almost dissolved, then cook pecans, stirring, 1 minute.",
        "Add green beans, kosher salt, and pepper, and saut\u00e9 beans, turning them with tongs, until heated through, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a platter and serve."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "1/2 cup pecan halves and pieces (2 ounces)",
        "2 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed",
        "5 tablespoons unsalted butter",
        "1/3 cup shallot, finely chopped (about 2 medium)",
        "3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar",
        "1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste",
        "1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.epicurious.com",
    "tags": [
        "Nut",
        "Side",
        "Saut\u00e9",
        "Christmas",
        "Thanksgiving",
        "Pecan",
        "Green Bean",
        "Christmas Eve",
        "Shallot",
        "Gourmet",
        "Vegetarian",
        "Pescatarian",
        "Wheat/Gluten-Free",
        "Peanut Free",
        "Soy Free",
        "Kosher"
    ],
    "title": "Green Beans with Caramelized Pecans",
    "url": "http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/green-beans-with-caramelized-pecans-51142200"
}