Herbed Green Beans

By gpawilson

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 C thinly sliced basil leaves
• lemon wedges, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Bring 1/2 inch of water to boil in a 10-inche covered nonstick skillet.
Add green beans; simmer, covered over medium-low heat until tender-crisp, bout 8 mins.
Drain in colander.

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

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