Sautéed Green Beans

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium shallot, (thinly sliced)
• 1 lb green beans, (ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces)
• 1/2 tsp salt, (then more to taste)
• black pepper, (to taste)
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
• 2 tsp fresh lemon juice (or balsamic vinegar)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot and saute 30 seconds.

2. 2

   Add green beans, salt and pepper, and saute 4 to 6 minutes.

3. 3

   Pour in water reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer until green beans are tender, about 2 to 4 minutes.

4. 4

   Add butter and garlic and saute uncovered 1 minute longer.

5. 5

   Off heat toss in lemon juice and serve.