Shallots aren't scary...

This week's produce box included shallots as a choice and people seemed frightened of the onion's sweeter cousin! We also have some green beans from Whippoorwill Hollow Farms in Walnut Grove, Georgia. They team up for this easy side dish:

Green Beans & Shallots

2 large shallots
1/4 cup olive oil
sea salt
4 cups green beans

• Peel and slice the shallots into thin strips.
• Combine shallots & olive oil in a sauce pan over medium heat.
• Saute the shallots until caramelized, about 15 minutes.
• Remove stems from green beans and steam them briefly. They should be tender, but still a little crisp.
• Add the beans to the shallots and oil.
• Season with sea salt and serve!