Herbed Green Beans And Carrots

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 12 ounces carrots, cut 1/4-inch x 1/4-inch x 2-inch (packaged baby carrots work here)
• 12 ounces green beans, cut in 2-inch lengths
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons shallots
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon tarragon or 1 teaspoon dill weed
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 bring a large pot of water to a boil. cook the carrots until barely tender (about 5 minutes). remove from water, place in colander and rinse with cold water until cool. pat dry with paper towels. do the same with the green beans. note: the vegetables can be prepared 1 day ahead and stored in zipper bags in the refrigerator.
• 2 in a very large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. add the shallots and garic and cook for 1 minute. add the carrots and green beans, stirring occasionally, until heated through. stir in the red pepper flakes, tarragon or dill weed, and salt and pepper. serve immediately.