Honey Mustard Green Beans with Pecans - Serves 4 to 6

From RealSimple June 2013

Grade Level - 2, in Ducbee's Opinion

(1 - easiest, 5 - difficult)

Hands-on: 15 min
Total time: 25 min

Ingredients
1.5 lb green beans, trimmed
1/4 c olive oil
1/2 c pecans or pecan pieces, toasted
2 tsp honey
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar (optional)
Salt & pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Steam the green beans until tender (6-8 min, or 2-3 min if boiled).  Let cool.
2. Whisk together olive oil, honey, and mustard in large bowl.  Season with salt & pepper.
3. Toss beans with honey-mustard dressing and the toasted pecans.
4. Refrigerate up to 8 hours; just before serving, toss with red wine vinegar.