Shallot Sauteed Green Beans

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb green beans, rinsed with stems trimmed off
• 2 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 bring 6-7 quarts of water to a boil in a large, deep pot. when at a rolling boil, add two pinches of salt.
• 2 carefully add the washed and trimmed green beans.
• 3 stir gently for 30-45 seconds, or until the beans turn a bright green color. the ideas is not only to blanch them, but to partially cook them.
• 4 after 30-45 seconds have passed, drain beans into colander. toss beans to remove any excess water and leave to drain.
• 5 melt butter over low heat. when foaming subsides, add olive oil. add the shallots in handfuls, separating the layers while sprinkling into the pan.
• 6 allow the shallot to cook over medium heat until it becomes slightly translucent.
• 7 add beans, boost heat to medium high. toss the beans with the butter and oil until all are coated.
• 8 continue to toss the beans every few minutes, or until they are cooked through and a little browned. add salt and pepper to taste.