Balsamic-Shallot Green Beans |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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I have made these for holiday dinners and they've been very popular. From the October 2001 issue of Bon Appetit , they're easy to make and can be partially made ahead of time. Double easily. Ingredients:
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar |
1 large shallot, finely chopped |
2 tablespoons butter, room temperature |
1 lb green beans, washed and trimmed |
Directions:
1. Combine vinegar and shallots in small saucepan, and bring to boil medium heat until most of the vinegar is absorbed, about five minutes, leaving about 1 tablespoon of liquid remaining in the pan.
2. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
3. Add butter, and blend.
4. Boil beans until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes; drain, and refresh under cold water; pat dry.
5. Balsamic-shallot butter and beans can be made 1 day ahead; covered separately and chilled.
6. Combine beans and butter mixture in large nonstick skillet over medium heat, tossing gently until beans are heated through, about 5 minutes.
7. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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