Zesty Green Beans

Ingredients:

1 pound fresh string beans, stem ends removed

1 tablespoon canola oil

1 teaspoon Old Bay blackened seasoning

1/3 cup pecan pieces

salt, to taste

Directions:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.  Add green beans, return to boil and cook for 1 minute.  Note: the beans should still be crisp. Drain the beans; don't rinse.

In a large skillet or wok, add oil.  Heat until very hot (the skillet is ready when a drop of water in the oil sizzles).  Add beans and cook about 1 minute, turning often with tongs or spatula. 

Sprinkle with pecans and seasoning.  Turn the beans and pecans to coat with oil and spices;  cook about 2 minutes more, or until beans and nuts are slightly browned.  Salt to taste and serve.