Sunday, December 29, 2013

Christmas Dinner Side Dish #1: Haricot Verts with Caramelized Shallots


Haricot Verts?  What's that you say?  How how Lolly's explanation of the French words:  Haricot = beans.  Vert = green.  These beauties are longer and thinner than the green beans you may be used to and are more tender with a complex flavor.

But they are so simple to prepare!

Add the beans to a steam basket in a medium saucepan.  Add enough water just to bring even to the steam basket.  Cover and bring the water to a boil.  Reduce heat and allow beans to steam for 5 - 6 minutes.  

While the beans are steaming, very thinly slice 4 - 5 shallots.  Over low heat in a small skillet add 1 T. olive oil.  Add shallots and let cook until very soft and caramelized.  

Add shallots over top of steamed green beans.  Serve immediately.

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