Golden Beets and Green Beans Served at 2013 Obama Inaugural Lunc

The official recipe for a first course side dish served on January 20, 2013 at the luncheon following the second Obama Inauguration

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 8  small  golden beets, peeled and cut in half
• 4  ounces green beans, ends snipped, cut 1 inch on the bias
• 1⁄2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄2 tablespoon  minced shallot
• 1⁄2 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper
• 2  quarts water

Directions

1. Bring 2 quarts water to a boil and add 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt.
2. Place beets into water gently and allow to cook for 5 minutes or until tender.
3. Remove beets using a strainer and set in a bowl.
4. Allow water to return to a boil and gently add the green beans for 3-4 minutes until tender. Remove the beans from the pot using a strainer and add to the bowl with the beets.
5. Place olive oil in a sauté pan on medium heat.
6. Add the shallots to cook until tender.
7. Add the beets and beans and season with salt and pepper to taste.