Green Beans with Shallot Butter

By hanley89

Perfect side dish for any holiday

Ingredients

• 3 lbs fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2/3 cup thinly sliced shallot
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1 In a small skillet, melt 1/4 cup butter with olive oil over medium heat.

2 Add shallots and cook for 7-9 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally, until tender.

3 Stir in remaining butter, salt and pepper and remove from heat.

4 Cook green beans uncovered in a large pot of boiling water 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender.

5 Drain well and transfer to a serving bowl.

6 Add shallot butter and toss to coat.