Green Beans With Shallots & Dill

"Found this tasty green bean dish in Victoria magazine. So good with fresh beans and dill from the garden."
 
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Ingredients:
9
Serves:
8
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ingredients

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directions

  • Blanch the green beans in boiling salted water for 6 to 7 minutes, or until just tender.
  • Drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water to set the color.
  • Drain and pat dry.
  • Transfer to a plastic storage bag& chill.
  • (Beans may be prepared 1 day in advance.) In a large skillet set over moderate heat, cook the shallots in the olive oil, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden.
  • Add the green beans and salt and pepper and cook until heated through.
  • Add the dill, lemon peel, and lemon juice.
  • Toss to coat, and transfer to a serving dish.

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Reviews

  1. Outstanding! Despite the extra step of plunging the beans in cold water, this was quick and easy to make, and the lemony-dill flavor of the beans was delicious. I'll be making this over and over again. I substituted butter for half of the olive oil and green onions for the shallots.
     
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  1. Outstanding! Despite the extra step of plunging the beans in cold water, this was quick and easy to make, and the lemony-dill flavor of the beans was delicious. I'll be making this over and over again. I substituted butter for half of the olive oil and green onions for the shallots.
     

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