Name: Roasted String Beans with Shallots
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds string beans; 2 large shallots cut into 1/4-inch slices; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are from Ted Allen's The Food You Want to Eat. For Allen's tips on throwing a Thanksgiving party, click here.

This is another long-cooking method for cooking beans, not for the crisp-vegetable crowd. The shallots get very sweet with roasting. Add a squeeze of lemon or a little vinegar if you like, or toss in some chopped thyme.

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