Green Beans With Balsamic Shallot Butter Recipes

GREEN BEANS WITH BALSAMIC-SHALLOT BUTTER

Steps:

• Combine vinegar and shallots in heavy small saucepan. Boil over medium heat until most vinegar is absorbed (about 1 tablespoon liquid should remain in pan), stirring frequently, about 6 minutes. Transfer mixture to small bowl; cool completely. Add butter; mix with fork until blended.
• Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Drain. Refresh under cold water; drain. Pat dry with paper towels. (Balsamic-shallot butter and beans can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill.)
• Combine beans and balsamic-shallot butter in large nonstick skillet. Toss over medium heat until beans are heated through, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

GREEN BEANS WITH BALSAMIC-SHALLOT BUTTER

Steps:

• 1. Combine vinegar and shallots in heavy small saucepan.
• 2. Boil over medium heat until most vinegar is absorbed (about 1 tablespoon liquid should remain in pan), stirring frequently, about 6 minutes.
• 3. Transfer mixture to small bowl; cool completely.
• 4. Add butter; mix with fork until blended.
• 5. Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Drain.
• 6. Refresh under cold water; drain.
• 7. Pat dry with paper towels. (Balsamic-shallot butter and beans can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill.)
• 8. Combine beans and balsamic-shallot butter in large nonstick skillet.
• 9. Toss over medium heat until beans are heated through, about 5 minutes.
• 10. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

BALSAMIC GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Add 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar to sugar, mix and set aside.
• Heat a skillet on high heat, add oil.
• Add garlic, shallots and green beans, salt and pepper; stir fry for a few minutes until beans start to shrivel.
• Reduce heat to low, add water and balsamic mixture and cover, cook for 5 minutes more.
• Stir in remaining balsamic, add butter and almonds, swirling pan to blend.

GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOT BUTTER

Steps:

• In a small skillet, melt 1/4 cup butter with olive oil over medium heat.
• Add shallots and cook for 7-9 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally, until tender.
• Stir in remaining butter, salt and pepper and remove from heat.
• Cook green beans uncovered in a large pot of boiling water 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Drain well and transfer to a serving bowl.
• Add shallot butter and parsley and toss to coat.
• Garnish with toasted almonds if desired and serve.