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Sautéed Green Beans
These green beans are tender crisp, deliciously buttery and highlighted with flavors of caramelized shallots and sautéed garlic. It's the perfect way to upgrade a simple fresh vegetable.
Servings:
4
Prep
5
minutes
minutes
Cook
10
minutes
minutes
Ingredients
1
Tbsp
olive oil
1
medium
shallot,
thinly sliced
1
lb
green beans,
ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2
tsp
salt,
then more to taste
black pepper,
to taste
1/3
cup
water
1
Tbsp
butter
1
Tbsp minced
garlic
2
tsp
fresh lemon juice
or balsamic vinegar
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot and saute 30 seconds.
Add green beans, salt and pepper, and saute 4 to 6 minutes.
Pour in water reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer until green beans are tender, about 2 to 4 minutes.
Add butter and garlic and saute uncovered 1 minute longer.
Off heat toss in lemon juice and serve.