Green Beans With Caramelized Shallots

• 2 pounds haricots verts or slender green beans, trimmed
• 1 pound medium shallots
• 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1. Cook haricots verts in boiling salted water until tender, about 4 minutes (or 6 minutes if using green beans). Drain. Transfer to bowl of ice water to cool. Drain well. DO AHEAD
2. Cut off and discard ends from shallots. Cut shallots lengthwise in half, then remove peel with paring knife. Melt butter with oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and saute 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low; saute until shallots are browned and tender, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with thyme. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD
3. Add haricots verts to shallots in skillet and stir over medium-high heat until heated through, about 6 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.

haricots verts, shallots, butter, olive oil, thyme

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/green-beans-with-caramelized-shallots-236594 (may not work)