Best Green Beans

Ingredients

• 1 lb green beans, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 shallot, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.
2. Add green beans and blanch for 3-5 minutes.
3. Drain the green beans and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
4. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
5. Add garlic and shallot and cook for 2-3 minutes.
6. Add the green beans and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Green beans are a good source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
• Green beans are a member of the legume family.
• Green beans are also known as snap beans.