HERBED GREEN BEANS

By curly

Ingredients

• 1 lb. green beans
• 2 tsp olive oil or butter
• 3 large thinly sliced shallots
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 2 tsp grated lemon zest
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced basil leaves
• lemon wedges, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Bring 1/2 inch of water to a boil in a 10-inch covered nonstick skillet. Add green beans; simmer, covered, over medium-low heat until tender-crisp. Drain in colander.

Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and sugar; cook until softened and golden, about 2 minutes. Add salt, pepper and green beans. Cook, stirring until heated through, about 2 minutes.

Remove skillet from heat and stir in lemon zest and basil. Spoon onto serving plate. Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired and serve immediately.