Haricots Verts With Shallots

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 large shallot, minced
• kosher salt
• 8 ounces French haricots vert
• 6 -8 basil leaves, cut into thin strips

1. Put the butter in a small saute pan set over low heat.
2. Add the garlic and shallots.
3. Saute for 2-3 min, until just softened.
4. Remove from the heat and set aside.
5. Fill a medium pot with water and bring it to a boil.
6. Add a Tbs of kosher salt.
7. Drop in the beans.
8. Cook until they are tender but not mushy, from 60 seconds for the tiniest green beans to as long as 5 min for the larger ones.
9. Taste frequently during cooking so that they are not overcooked.
10. Drain and transfer to a serving dish.
11. Add the shallot butter and sliced basil.
12. Toss gently.
13. Taste, season with salt and pepper if needed.
14. Serve.

butter, garlic, shallot, kosher salt, haricots vert, basil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/haricots-verts-with-shallots-185270 (may not work)