GREEN BEANS WITH GLAZED SHALLOTS IN LEMON-DILL BUTTER

Green Beans with Glazed Shallots in Lemon-Dill Butter image

In 15 minutes, you can cook fresh green beans and coat them with a citrus butter sauce. A super side dish!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
2 shallots, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat 1 to 2 inches water to boiling. Add beans; boil uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; return to Dutch oven.
Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Stir in sugar. Cook 2 to 3 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until shallots are glazed and brown. Stir in lemon juice, dill weed and salt.
Add shallot mixture to green beans; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g