Green Beans, Hazelnuts and Shallots

By courtneyepowell

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 large shallots, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup hazelnuts, roughly chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boiling. Add beans, return to a boil and cook 3 to 4 minutes, until crisp-tender. Remove to a bowl filled with ice water to cool. Drain and set aside.

2. In a saute pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots and hazelnuts; cook 3 to 4 minutes until shallots are softened. Stir in cooked beans, salt and pepper. Stir until beans are warmed through.