Pecan Green Beans

maybe try this for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special meal…………a little spicy….
INGREDIENTS:
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 Tbsp water
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1 tsp minced fresh rosemary
1/2 tsp Kosher salt, divided
(2 lbs) fresh green beans, trimmed
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a jelly-roll pan with parchment paper.
2. Bring sugar, 1 tablespoon water, cumin, and red pepper to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. Remove pan from heat.
3. Add and stir in the pecans, rosemary, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Spread pecan mixture in an even layer on prepared pan. Bake at 350° F. for 12 minutes or until fragrant and browned. Remove from oven and Cool in pan, stirring occasionally.
4. Place green beans in a large saucepan of boiling water; cook 4 minutes. Drain and plunge green beans into ice water; drain.
5. Melt butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beans; sauté 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and the black pepper over green beans; toss.
6. Place beans on a serving platter; sprinkle with pecan mixture. Serve immediately.
Yield: 12 Servings
Serving Size: 3/4 cup per serving.
Weight Watchers (3 SmartPoints), (3 PointsPlus)
Carb Choices: 1/2
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 96, Total Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1.7g, Cholesterol: 5mg, Sodium: 85mg, Sugars: 1g, Carbohydrates: 8g, Fiber: 3g, Protein: 2g
Original recipe and image from CookingLight. http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/sauteed-green-beans-pecans