Haricots Verts With Warm Shallot Vinaigrette |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Haricots verts are green beans that are small, slender, and a vivid green. While haricots verts is french for green beans regular green beans can be substituted and the cooking time adjusted to increase by 5 minutes. Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs french haricots vert |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1/2 cup shallot, about 2 large, chopped |
1/2 cup red wine vinegar |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan of boiling water, place haricots verts and cook 3 minutes or until tender crisp. Drain and plunge beans into ice water, drain and set aside.
2. In a large non stick skillet over medium high heat add oil and shallots, saute 4 minutes or until golden brown. Add vinegar and stir, cook approximately 5 minutes or until mixture thickens. Place haricots verts to mixture, add salt and pepper and saute 2 minutes or until beans are heated through. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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