3/4pound12 oz. green beans or French green beans, trimmed
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonground black pepper
Optional additions: garlic powdersmoked paprika, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, etc.
Instructions
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, about 8 minutes. Do not brown.
Add the beans, salt, pepper and water; bring to a boil. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 8 minutes.
Remove the lid and increase the heat to high. Cook, stirring frequently, until the liquid is evaporated, the beans are tender, and the shallots are jammy, about 6 minutes.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, and other seasonings if preferred. Serve warm.
Notes
French green beans(also called Haricots Verts) are slightly longer and skinnier than regular green beans.