A favorite Thanksg dish

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Sauteed green beans with shallots

 

2 lb green beans; trimmed

2 tbsp butter

2 10 oz pkg mushroom; sliced

2 large shallot; minced

1 tbsp flour

1/4 tsp coarse pepper

3/4 cup half and half

 

in 12 " skillet heat 1 " water with 1/2 tsp salt to boiling over high heat.

 

add green beans, heat to boiling. reduce heat to low, simmer, uncov,

5-10 mins. til beans are tender-crisp.

 

drain and rinse beans with cold water. drain well. wipe skillet dry.

 

in same skillet, melt butter over med-high heat. add mushrooms and

shallots, cook til browned, about 15 mins, stirring occas.

 

add flour, pepper and 1/2 tsp salt, cook 1 min, stirring.

 

reduce to low, stir in green beans and half and half, heat through.

 

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notes : the beans can be cooked ahead and reserved after rinsing with

cold water step.

 

i've made this several times, always delicious, always receives

compliments.