Herbed Green Beans

Mitch Whetstone

Sometimes simple is just good.

Herbed Green Beans

1 lb. fresh green beans
2 teaspoons olive oil or butter
3 large thinly sliced shallots
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup thinly sliced basil leaves

Bring 1/2 inch of water to boil in 10 in covered non-stick skillet. Add green beans; simmer, covered over medium low heat until tender-crisp, about 8 minutes.  Drain in colander.

Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and sugar; cook until softened and golden, about 2 minutes. Add salt, pepper and green beans. Cook, stirring until heated through.

Remove skillet from heat and stir in lemon zest and basil.  Spoon onto serving plate serve immediately.