Clean and cut green beans to desired size. Place into a saucepan with a scant inch of water and cover pan. Heat until water boils, then lower heat and steam until tender.

Melt half of the butter in a small pan, then stir in the pecans.

Cook over medium heat until butter is browned and bubbly. Remove from heat then stir in the remaining butter.

When beans are tender, drain, then stir the brown butter pecans into the saucepan.