Italian Green Beans with Shallots

Total time: 25 minutes
    We get these wonderful, long, flat Italian beans this time of year.  If you don't have them substitute regular green beans or frozen Italian Beans (Bird's Eye)

 Ingredients:

• 6oz (180gr) Italian flat beans (or regular green beans)
• 1/3 cup chicken stock
• 2 shallots
• 1 tbs olive oil

 Instructions:

• Chop shallots. 
• Sauté shallots in oil in small skillet or saucepan. 
• Top and tail beans (cut off the ends...).  Cut beans into 1 1/2" (3.75cm) lengths. 
• When onion is tender add the beans and chicken stock. 
• Cover and cook over medium heat just until beans are done, 10 - 15 minutes. 
• Drain and serve.