GREEN BEANS AND SHALLOTS

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This is a very simple side dish, that has lots of flavor. I like to serve it in the fall in winter because it seems light and fresh and still well-balanced with creamy sides. I made it up all on my own ;-)

Provided by Gay Gilmore

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 bulbs shallots
1/4 cup olive oil
kosher salt
6 cups green beans

Steps:

  • Peel and slice the shallots thinly.
  • Heat a sauce pan over medium heat and put the olive oil and shallots in the pan.
  • Saute the shallots until caramelized, maybe 20 minutes.
  • You can prepare this far ahead of time.
  • Take the stems off the beans but otherwise leave whole.
  • Steam them briefly until just tender but still crisp.
  • Toss the beans with the shallots and oil and season with salt and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.8, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 3.4, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 0.8, Protein 1

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