BASIL AND TOMATO GREEN BEANS

Basil and Tomato Green Beans image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds green beans, ends trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
1 large shallot, chopped
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup white wine
1 medium tomato, diced
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chiffonade

Steps:

Add the green beans to a large pot of boiling salted water. Cook until bright green, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove green beans from the boiling water and plunge into ice water to stop the cooking. Drain well.
In a large heavy skillet, melt butter. Saute the shallot over medium heat until soft. Add red pepper flakes, salt, pepper and green beans. Toss together cooking for a minute more. Add the white wine and tomato and cook until the wine has reduced; about 3 minutes. Add the basil and season with salt and pepper, to taste