Shallot & Basil Green Beans

Name: Shallot & Basil Green Beans
Ingredients: 1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed; 2 shallots, chopped; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

8 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2 shallots, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Directions

1

Place beans in a small saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
2

Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute shallots in oil until tender. Stir in the sugar, salt and pepper.
3

Drain beans and add to skillet. Add basil and lemon zest; toss to coat.