Green Beans With Caramelized Shallots

Name: Green Beans With Caramelized Shallots
Ingredients: 2 lbs slender green beans, trimmed; 1 lb medium shallot; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

5 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 lbs slender green beans, trimmed
1 lb medium shallot
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

1

Cook beans in boiling salted water until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain. Transfer to bowl of ice water to cool. Drain well.
2

Cut off and discard ends from shallots. Cut shallots lengthwise in half, then remove peel with paring knife.
3

Melt butter with oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and saute 1 minute.
4

Reduce heat to medium-low; saute until shallots are browned and tender, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with thyme. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
5

Add the green beans, mix together, and heat through. Serve.
6

DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover loosely with foil and let stand at room temperature.