Green Beans with Shallots

Crunchy, crisp green beans! Simple recipe too. I love all the flavor the onion and butter adds. Here's how...

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb. french string beans, ends removed

1/2 tsp. salt

2 T. butter

1 T. olive oil

3 large shallots, large-diced

1/2 tsp. pepper

1 cup ice

Blanch the beans in a large pot of boiling water for 1 1/2 minutes only. If using regular beans (they are thicker) blanch for 3 minutes, until they are crisp-tender. Drain immediately and immerse in a bowl of ice water.

Heat butter and oil i a large skillet and sauté the shallots on medium heat for 5-10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until light brown. Drain the string beans and add to the shallots with salt and pepper, tossing well. Heat only until the beans are hot.

I found this in Barefoot Contessa.