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Green Beans with Shallots

Green Beans with Shallots

Green Beans with Shallots

September 21, 2022
: 8
: 10 min
: 15 min
: 25 min
: Easy

Fresh green beans with shallots is a simple yet tasty side dish to accompany any meal. In no time at all you can have a delicious vegetable ready for your family.

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Ingredients
  • 2 lbs fresh green beans
  • Water - about an inch of water to cover the bottom of a skillet or cast iron pan
  • 2 shallots - diced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
  • Step 1 Wash green beans and snap or cut the ends off of them. You can cut them in half but I like to serve them whole.
  • Step 2 Put about an inch of water in the bottom of a skillet or a cast iron pan.
  • Step 3 Place green beans in water or if you have a steam basket put them in that and then in water.
  • Step 4 Cook on medium high heat.
  • Step 5 Let the green beans steam for about 5 to 10 minutes from the time the water begins to boil, or until they have reached your desired level of tenderness.
  • Step 6 Cook till your preference of bite – some like more of a snap in their green beans others prefer a softer consistency. You can test the tenderness of the green beans with a fork.
  • Step 7 Once cooked to your desire, remove and place in bowl.
  • Step 8 In the same pan drizzle olive oil.
  • Step 9 Add diced shallots to pan.
  • Step 10 Cook until tender – about 3 minutes.
  • Step 11 Lower the temperature to low.
  • Step 12 Return green beans to pan with shallots.
  • Step 13 Add butter, salt and pepper.
  • Step 14 Mix together and cook until butter is thoroughly melted.
  • Step 15 Serve hot.


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