Green Beans With Shallot Butter

Green Beans With Shallot Butter

Ingredients:
beans, snap, green, raw
butter, without salt
oil, olive, salad or cooking
shallots, raw
salt, table
spices, pepper, black
parsley, fresh

Directions:
In a small skillet, melt 1/4 cup butter with olive oil over medium heat.
Add shallots and cook for 7-9 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally, until tender.
Stir in remaining butter, salt and pepper and remove from heat.
Cook green beans uncovered in a large pot of boiling water 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Drain well and transfer to a serving bowl.
Add shallot butter and parsley and toss to coat.
Garnish with toasted almonds if desired and serve.