Green Beans with Shallots

• 2 pounds string beans, ends removed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 large shallots, diced
• Dash coarse salt
• Dash freshly ground black pepper

1. Blanch beans 3 minutes in a large pot of boiling water.
2. Plunge immediately into ice water to set color and flavor.
3. Drain.
4. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
5. Add shallots and saute 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned.
6. Add beans and heat to serving temperature.
7. Season.

string beans, olive oil, shallots, salt, freshly ground black pepper

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/green-beans-with-shallots (may not work)