GREEN BEANS WITH BALSAMIC-SHALLOT BUTTER

Green Beans with Balsamic-Shallot Butter image

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 c balsamic vinegar
2 large shallots, finely chopped
4 Tbsp butter, room temperature
2 lb green beans, trimmed
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

1. Combine vinegar and shallots in heavy small saucepan.
2. Boil over medium heat until most vinegar is absorbed (about 1 tablespoon liquid should remain in pan), stirring frequently, about 6 minutes.
3. Transfer mixture to small bowl; cool completely.
4. Add butter; mix with fork until blended.
5. Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Drain.
6. Refresh under cold water; drain.
7. Pat dry with paper towels. (Balsamic-shallot butter and beans can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill.)
8. Combine beans and balsamic-shallot butter in large nonstick skillet.
9. Toss over medium heat until beans are heated through, about 5 minutes.
10. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.