Green Beans with Caramelized-Shallot Butter

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup balsamic vinegar 
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 2.5 tablespoons butter 
• 2 teaspoons thyme leaves fresh chopped
• 10 cups green beans trimmed
• 1 teaspoon lemon rind grated
• 0.8 teaspoon salt 
• 1 cup shallots sliced

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add shallots; saut 4 minutes or until golden. Stir in vinegar; cook 1 1/2 minutes.
3. Remove from heat. Stir in thyme, rind, salt, and pepper.
4. Cook beans in boiling water 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
5. Place beans in a large bowl. Stir in shallot mixture; toss well to coat.