FRENCH GREEN BEANS AND SHALLOTS

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Categories     Bean     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups water
1 pound very small, firm green beans, cleaned
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons shallots, peeled and chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring the water to a boil. Add the beans and cover the pot. Continue cooking the beans, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes until tender but firm. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • At serving time, heat the butter in a skillet, add the shallots and saute for about 1 minute, until the shallots start to brown.
  • Add the beans, salt and pepper, and saute briefly. Sprinkle with lemon juice and serve with the chicken.

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