- 2 pounds string beans, ends removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 large shallots, diced
- Dash coarse salt
- Dash freshly ground black pepper
- Blanch beans 3 minutes in a large pot of boiling water. Plunge immediately into ice water to set color and flavor. Drain.
- Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned. Add beans and heat to serving temperature. Season.