Green Beans With Caramelized Shallots

From Southern Living. A perfect, easy and elegant side dish!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  French haricots vert, trimmed (tiny green beans)
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 1  tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  lb shallot, halved lengthwise and peeled
• 2  tablespoons red wine vinegar

Directions

1. 1. Cook green beans in boiling salted water to cover 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Plunge beans into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.
2. 2. Melt butter and brown sugar with olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add shallots, and sauté 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, add vinegar, and sauté 10 minutes or until shallots are golden brown and tender.
3. 3. Increase heat to medium-high; add green beans, and sauté 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.