French Green Beans with Shallots
Shallots are a simple way to turn French Green Beans into a flavorful side dish. This recipe is so easy and the results are so delicious!!! French Green Beans are also called Haricot Verts (in the French language). French Green Beans with Shallots are a perfect side dish with an elegant dinner or even a backyard barbecue.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- Pinch of sugar and kosher salt
- 2 large shallots, thinly sliced
- ½ cup water
- 12 oz French green beans or Haricot Verts, trimmed
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet with a lid, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add shallots, pinch of sugar, and a pinch of Kosher salt; cook stirring frequently until translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the green beans, water, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low and cook for 8 minutes.
- Remove lid and turn heat to medium-high; cook stirring frequently until liquid has evaporated, the green beans are tender and the shallots are jammy, about 6 minutes. Taste for salt and pepper. Serve warm.