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Ingredients

  • 1 lb green beans, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon light butter
  • 4 medium shallots, thinly sliced
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Method

  • Rinse the green beans and steam over boiling water until crisp tender, about 5 minutes.
  • These can also be placed in a microwave safe dish and microwaved 4 to 5 minutes or again until crisp tender.
  • Over medium heat, melt butter in a nonstick skillet; add shallots.
  • Cook stirring often until golden brown, approximately 5 minutes (if needed add a touch of water to prevent burning).
  • Add the green beans and toss until hot; season with salt and pepper sprinkle with lemon zest and serve.