| 3 | Tbsps. | Butter |
| 1 | Tsp. | Sugar |
| 1/4 | Tsp. | Garlic powder |
| Pinch | Ground | Red pepper |
| Salt to taste | ||
| 1/3 | Cup | Chopped pecans |
| 1 | Lb. | Fresh green beans, washed and trimmed |
In a small bowl, blend butter, sugar, garlic powder, salt and pepper together.
In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons garlic mixture over medium-high heat and cook pecans, stirring frequently, 2 minutes or until pecans are golden. Remove pecans and set aside.
In the same skillet, heat remaining garlic mixture and stir in green beans. Cook, covered, over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 6 minutes or until green beans are tender. Stir in pecans and serve.
YIELD: 4 Servings