Green Beans with Toasted Pecans

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
• 3/4 pound green beans, stem ends removed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Coarse salt and ground pepper

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place pecans on a rimmed baking sheet; toast until fragrant, 6 to 7 minutes.
• Meanwhile, set a steamer basket in a large saucepan. Fill with enough water to come just below basket; bring to a simmer.
•  Place green beans in basket; cover, and steam until crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes.Transfer green beans to a serving platter; drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with pecans. 

Recipe found at: http://www.marthastewart.com/313553/green-beans-with-toasted-pecans?search_key=Green%20beans