Ingredients: (all organic if possible)

1 ½ lbs. French green beans

1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

2 shallots, thinly sliced

1 ½ cups canned or jarred roasted chestnuts, sliced

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth

Juice from ½ lemon

¼ tsp. sea salt

¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper 

Directions:

 

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Fill a bowl with ice water. Add beans to pot and boil for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer beans to ice water for 2 minutes. Drain and set beans aside. 

2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium low heat. Add shallots and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add chestnuts and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add broth, bring to a simmer, and cook until reduced by half, stirring frequently. 

3. Add beans to shallot mixture and toss well until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add lemon juice, salt and pepper and remove from heat. Serve hot. 

Serves 10. 

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