pat's Recipe

Tarragon Green Beans

Category: Vegetable

3 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 large shallot, finely chopped
2 lbs green beans, trimmed
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 Tbsp coarsely chopped fresh tarragon,
plus sprigs for garnish
coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Melt butter in large, high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add shallot; cook, stirring constantly, until soft and translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add beans, and gently toss to coat with shallot mixture. Cook stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.
Add wine. Raise heat to medium-high; cook, stirring often, 12 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, and cook until beans are tender, 3 to 5 minutes more. Stir in tarragon and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with tarragon sprigs.

serves 8