Green Beans with Shallots and Tarragon Side Dishes Serves 4 Ingredients 2 cups water Salt 1 lb green beans, trimmed 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons chopped shallots 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon fresh ground pepper Instructions Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add salt and beans. Bring to boil and simmer 8 to 10 minutes. Beans should be tender but crisp, drain. And add butter and shallots. Sautee shallots; return beans to saucepan. Add tarragon, salt and pepper. Saute briefly and serve.