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green beans with caramelized shallots

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Victoria McMeekan
Port Saint Lucie, FL

I got this recipe from Southern Living magazine's November 2011 issue. Made it for Thanksgiving and everyone loved it!

(1 rating)
yield 8 -10

Ingredients For green beans with caramelized shallots

  • 2 lb
    green beans, trimmed
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 Tbsp
    light brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 lb
    shallots, halved lengthwise and peeled
  • 2 Tbsp
    red wine vinegar

How To Make green beans with caramelized shallots

  • 1
    Cook green beans in boiling salted water to cover 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Plunge beans into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.
  • 2
    Melt butter and brown sugar with olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add shallots, and saute 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, add vinegar, and saute 10 minutes or until shallots are golden brown and tender.
  • 3
    Increase heat to medium-high; add green beans, and saute 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.

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