Green Beans With Caramelized Shallots

Name: Green Beans With Caramelized Shallots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lbs slender green beans, trimmed; 1 lb medium shallot; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

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Recipe by jenpalombi

from Bon Appetit magazine, December 2006.

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READY IN: 35mins

SERVES: 8

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

lbs slender green beans, trimmed
1

lb medium shallot
2

tablespoons butter
2

tablespoons olive oil
¹⁄₄

teaspoon dried thyme

DIRECTIONS

Cook beans in boiling salted water until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain. Transfer to bowl of ice water to cool. Drain well.
Cut off and discard ends from shallots. Cut shallots lengthwise in half, then remove peel with paring knife.
Melt butter with oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and saute 1 minute.
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.
Add the green beans, mix together, and heat through. Serve.
DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover loosely with foil and let stand at room temperature.

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