Toasted-Pecan Green Beans

• 1 1/2 pounds haricots verts or other thin green beans, trimmed
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 clove garlic, very finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. Prepare an ice-water bath by filling a large bowl with ice and water.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat.
3. Add the beans and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
4. Drain well in a colander, then set the colander with beans in the ice-water bath (to set the color and stop the cooking), making sure the beans are submerged.
5. In the same pot, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat.
6. Add the pecans and cook until toasted, about 5 minutes.
7. Add the garlic and basil; cook until fragrant, 45 to 60 seconds.
8. Drain the beans, shaking off the excess water, and return them to the pot.
9. Toss to combine with the pecan mixture.
10. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.
11. Serve immediately.

haricots verts, olive oil, pecans, clove garlic, fresh basil, salt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/toasted-pecan-green-beans-380408 (may not work)