The vegetarians are coming! The vegetarians are coming! How will I cook green beans without bacon and onions? Southern Living solved this dilemma for me with this easy recipe. My husband, Kent, says I can make it any time.
Shallots make any dish special. Their mild flavor partners well with these green beans. Sometimes sides need to be simple and delicious and this recipe does just that.
By Pat Savoie via Southern Living
Ingredients
2 lbs haricots verts (tiny green beans)
3 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp light brown sugar
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 lb shallots, halved lengthwise and peeled
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
Method
Cook green beans in boiling salted water to cover 3 to 4 minutes; Drain; Plunge into ice bath; Drain.
Melt butter and brown sugar with olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
Add shallots and saute 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; Add vinegar; Saute 10 minutes.
Increase heat to medium-high; Add green beans and saute 5 minutes.
Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
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