Green Beans with Shallots

• 1 pound fresh green bean, stem ends trimmed
• 1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large shallot, finely chopped
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. 1.
2. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over high heat and salt it generously.
3. Add green beans and cook, uncovered, until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
4. Drain and rinse with very cold water until beans are cool.
5. Drain well and pat dry with paper towels
6. 2.
7. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
8. Add shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until shallot is just golden, about 2 minutes.
9. Add green beans, increase heat to high, and cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are heated through, about 4 minutes.
10. Season beans with 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper.
11. Serve immediately.

green bean, extravirgin olive oil, shallot, kosher salt

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/green-beans-with-shallots-recipe4.html (may not work)