Fresh Green Beans with Pecans

Makes 2 Servings

 

6 cups water

1/2 pound green beans

1 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

 

Bring water to boil in a 2 quart sauce pan. Snap off ends of green beans, wash and add to sauce pan. Boil uncovered until beans are tender (about 6 minutes). Drain.

 

Heat a 5 inch skillet to medium heat. Add butter and cook pecans until butter is browned and pecans are coated but not browned. Remove from heat and add salt and lemon juice