Preparation Steps

• Heat a large pot of water over high heat until boiling. Add salt to the water and carefully drop the green beans into the boiling water. Cook for 3-4 minutes or to desired doneness. While the green beans are boiling, prepare a large bowl with ice water.
• Immediately remove the green beans from the boiling water and plunge into the ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain the ice water and dry the green beans on some paper towels. At this point, the beans can be wrapped in paper towels and placed in a container or ziptop bag and held in the fridge for a day or two.
• Right before ready to serve, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the pine nuts (or whatever nuts you're using) and allow to lightly toast in the butter for 5 minutes.
• Add the rest of the ingredients, including the green beans, and continue to saute until beans are heated through and sauce has thickened slightly and coated the beans, about 5 minutes more. Serve immediately.