Sandy Damatos Sauteed Green Beans With Shallots And Nutmeg Recipes

SANDY D'AMATO'S SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS AND NUTMEG

Steps:

• Remove stem ends from beans, put beans in a bowl and cover with water. Set aside until water comes to room temperature.
• Drain beans, then cook in a gallon of boiling salted water until done, 3 to 5 minutes depending on thickness. Beans are done when they still have a slight raw flavor but are crisp and bright green.
• As soon as beans are done, remove from pot and shock in ice water. Drain, and if desired, refrigerate until ready to use.
• To prepare: Place beans and remaining ingredients in a large saute pan and place over medium-high heat.
• Saute, stirring occasionally, until water is evaporated and butter coats beans and cooks shallots, about 2 minutes.
• Continue sauteing 1 to 2 minutes (possibly longer if beans are cold from the refrigerator) or until beans are heated through. Adjust seasoning to taste ans serve.

SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH SHALLOTS AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Bring a medium saucepot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until the beans are cool. Drain well.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and tender, about 2 minutes. Add the green beans and garlic and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic has softened and the beans are heated through, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
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SAUTéED GREEN BEANS AND SHALLOTS

Steps:

• In large saucepan, heat 2 quarts (8 cups) water to boiling. Add green beans. Cover; cook about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove green beans from boiling water; immediately plunge into ice water until cold. Drain.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon; set aside. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon drippings in skillet.
• Cook shallots in reserved bacon drippings over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add green beans, salt, black pepper and red pepper; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly heated.
• Spoon bean mixture into serving dish. Sprinkle with cheese and crumbled bacon.