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Green Beans w/ Shallots & Hazelnuts

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Green Beans w/ Shallots & Hazelnuts

Myrecipes.com
Cooking Light - April 2011 - Allison Fishman,
Reviews rate this recipe 4 of 5 stars.
8 servings (serving size: 3/4 cup)
Total time: 30 Minutes

Ingredients:
2 quarts water
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 shallots, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted

Preparation:
1. Combine 2 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt in a large Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Add green beans; cook 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and plunge beans into ice water; drain.

2. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, swirling to coat. Add shallots, and sauté for 3 minutes or until golden brown. Add beans, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper; toss to coat. Cook for 2 minutes or until beans are thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with hazelnuts.

One 3/4-cup serving equals: Calories 88; Fat 5.7 g (Satfat 0.7 g, Monofat 4.1 g, Polyfat 0.7 g); Protein 2.6 g; Carbohydrate 9.1 g; Fiber 3.3 g; Cholesterol 0.0 mg; Sodium 137 mg