Green Beans with Carmelized Shallot Butter

Nanette

2 1/2 TB Butter
1 Cup sliced shallots
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
3/4 tea salt
1/4 tea fresh ground pepper

2 pounds green beans (approx 10 cups)-blanch for 3-5 minutes in boiling water rinse with cold water

Melt butter on medium heat add shallots saute until golden.
Stir in vinegar and cook for 1 1/2 minutes.
Remove from heat and add salt thyme pepper and rind.


(shallot mixture can be made up to two days ahead and just micro on high for 3 minutes). Toss with beans.

Makes 10 1 cup servings


* the balsamic flavor in this dish was too strong for me, but my guests who give an honest review thought it was great!