Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots
2
Points®
Total time: 22 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 12 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Sweet shallots and zesty lemon give our green beans a sophisticated twist.
Ingredients
Uncooked green snap beans
1 pound(s), trimmed
Light butter
2 Tbsp
Shallot
4 medium, thinly sliced
Table salt
⅛ tsp, or to taste
Black pepper
⅛ tsp, or to taste
Lemon zest
1 tsp
Instructions
1
Steam green beans until tender, about 5 minutes. Run under cold water for 30 seconds; set aside.
2
Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and cook, stirring often, until golden brown, about 5 minutes (add a bit of water if necessary to prevent burning). Add green beans and toss until hot; season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with lemon zest and serve. Yields about 1 cup per serving.
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