Maple-Glazed Green Beans

Green beans are a wonderful source of vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, magnesium, potassium, folate and iron. This dish give the beans a sweet and garlic flavor that is complimented by buttery pecans. I like to cook the beans until tender with a slight crisp.

Here’s what you need:

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 pound organic green beans, tips removed
• 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
• 1 Tablespoon tamari soy sauce
• 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup chopped, toasted pecans (feel free to use walnuts or pine nuts instead)
• Dash of pepper
• 1 Tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice

1. In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the beans and saute for 5 minutes, until they begin to brown.
2. Add the garlic and marjoram and saute for another minute. Add the tamari, maple syrup and pecans. Cover, reduce heat to medium and cook for 10-15 minutes until the beans are tender.
3. Season with pepper and add fresh lemon juice.

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