string beans with sautéed shallots

Ingredients:

1 pound French string beans (haricots verts), ends removed

Kosher salt

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

3 large shallots, large-diced

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Steam the green beans in a covered microwave-safe dish with ¼ inch of water for 2-3 minutes until crisp tender. Refresh in a an ice water bath. Drain well and set aside.

Heat the butter in a very large sauté pan and sauté the shallots on medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned. Add the green beans to the shallots with 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper, tossing well. Heat just until the beans are hot.

Note: the beans can be steamed and refreshed and the shallots sautéed earlier in the day.

Serves 6