Minted French Green Beans

• 8 ounces French haricots vert, vert (2 cups) or 8 ounces other small thin green beans (2 cups)
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons chopped of fresh mint
• kosher salt
• fresh ground black pepper

1. Rinse beans.
2. If desired, trim tips off beans; drain.
3. Place a steamer basket in a large skillet.
4. Add water to just below the bottom of basket.
5. Bring water to boiling.
6. Place beans in steamer basket.
7. Cover and steam for 2 minutes.
8. Drain.
9. Rinse with cold water.
10. (Or, plunge into ice water.)
11. Drain well.
12. In a medium bowl lightly toss together beans, shallot, oil, and mint.
13. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
14. Cover and chill for 2 hours.

haricots vert, shallot, extra virgin olive oil, mint, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/minted-french-green-beans-233854 (may not work)