Steamed Haricots Verts

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 shallots, sliced thin
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 pound haricots verts, cleaned
• 1/4 cup water

1. Heat a large saute pan.
2. When the saute pan is hot, add the olive oil.
3. Add the shallots and saute until soft, about 3 or 4 minutes.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Add the green beans and saute for 2 minutes.
6. Add the water.
7. Cook for 4 more minutes, or until beans are al dente.
8. Season with salt and pepper.

olive oil, shallots, salt, haricots verts, water

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/steamed-haricots-verts-recipe.html (may not work)