GREEN BEANS
PRODUCT DETAILS
CHARACTERISTICS
SEASONALITY: ALL YEAR
| LOCATIONS | MONTHS |
| Kenya | Jan-Mar, Dec |
| México | Jan-Dec |
| Morocco | Apr-Nov |
RECIPE
FRENCH STRING BEANS WITH SHALLOTS
(4 Servings)
Ingredients:
– 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or unsalted butter
– 2 large shallots, thinly sliced
– ½ cup of water
– ¾ pound (12 ounces) of French string beans (haricots verts), trimmed
– ½ teaspoon of salt
– ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
– Pinch sugar
Method
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the shallots and cook, frequently stirring, until soft and translucent, about 8 minutes. Do not brown. Add the beans, salt, pepper, and water; bring to a boil. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 8 minutes.
Remove the lid and increase the heat to high. Cook, frequently stirring, until the liquid is evaporated, the beans are tender, and the shallots are jammy, about 6 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar.