GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOT BUTTER

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Green Beans Tossed with shallots, butter and fresh parsley. This dish is quick and easy to prepare. This is a great holiday side dish when you are serving a large number of guests. Recipe is from Womens Day.

Provided by MTpockets

Categories     Vegetable

Time 38m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 lbs fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
1/2 cup butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2/3 cup thinly sliced shallot
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup fresh parsley, Chopped

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, melt 1/4 cup butter with olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add shallots and cook for 7-9 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • Stir in remaining butter, salt and pepper and remove from heat.
  • Cook green beans uncovered in a large pot of boiling water 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Drain well and transfer to a serving bowl.
  • Add shallot butter and parsley and toss to coat.
  • Garnish with toasted almonds if desired and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.2, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 160.2, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 2.4

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