Herbed Green Beans

By angielaine

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 ½ - inch water to boil in a 10-inch covered non-stick skillet. Add green beans; simmer, covered over medium-low heat until tender-crisp, about 8 minutes. Drain. 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. Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired and serve immediately.