French Green Beans & Shallots

Recipe Found HERE 

4 cups water 

1 pound very small, firm green beans, cleaned 

3 tablespoons butter 

3 tablespoons peeled and chopped shallots 

¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste 

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste 

1 teaspoon lemon juice 

Bring the water to a boil. Add the beans and cover the pot. Continue cooking the beans, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes until tender but firm. Drain and rinse under cold water. 

At serving time, heat the butter in a skillet, add the shallots and sauté for about 1 minute, until the shallots start to brown. 

Add the beans, salt and pepper, and sauté briefly. Sprinkle with lemon juice and serve.