Ingredients
2tbspextra virgin olive oil,or unsalted butter
2largeshallots,thinly sliced
½cupwater
¾lbFrench string beans (haricots verts),(12 oz), trimmed
½tspsalt
¼tspfreshly ground black pepper
pinch sugar
Preparation
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the shallots and cook for about 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent. 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 for about 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until the liquid is evaporated, the beans are tender, and the shallots are jammy.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar. Serve warm.
