green beans with caramelized shallots

i love fresh green beans, especially when they are cooked perfectly and not too soggy.  here is a recipe for fresh, crisp and flavorful green beans with soy-caramelized shallots.  it's a great side for any meal :)

ingredients:

- 1 pound bag of fresh green beans

- 1 tablespoon butter

- olive oil

- 3 shallots, diced

- soy sauce

- s&p

directions:

- boil water in a large saucepan; add green beans and cook for 5 minutes until they are cooked through but still crisp

- instantly drain over super ice-cold water; set aside

- heat butter and a drizzle of olive oil in a pan over medium heat

- fry shallots in pan for about 5-8 minutes

- add a few drizzles of soy sauce and s&p and caramelize the shallots for about 3 minutes

- add green beans, toss and enjoy!

xoxo,

kara