Instructions: Wash beans; trim ends, and remove strings. Bring water and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add green beans; cook, uncovered, 10 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.

Melt butter in a nonstick skillet; add pecans and cook until golden, stirring often. Add beans; toss gently, and cook until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with pepper.

Yield: 2 servings.

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