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Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots

Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots

Everyday Food, December 2005 http://www.marthastewart.com/338776/green-beans-with-caramelized-shallots
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  • Prep Time 20 minutes
  • Total Time 20 minutes
  • Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons butter
    • 6 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced into rings
    • Coarse salt and ground pepper
    • 1 pound green beans, trimmed

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat; swirl to coat bottom of pan. Add shallots; cover. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook green beans until fork-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain; return to pot. Toss with remaining tablespoon butter. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Transfer green beans to a serving dish; top with caramelized shallots.

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