Unbelievably Good Green Beans

Ingredients:

1 pound fresh green beans
2 teaspoon olive oil
3 large thinly sliced shallots
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 cup thinly sliced basil leaves
Lemon wedges

Instructions:

In a large nonstick skillet place 1/2 inch of water and bring to boil.  Add green beans cover and simmer over medium low heat until tender crisp, about 8 minutes.  Drain well.  Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.  Add shallots and cook 2 minutes or until soft and slightly browned.  Replace green beans.  Sprinkle with pepper.   Continue cooking, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes or until heated through.  Remove skillet from heat.  Stir in lemon zest and basil. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve immediately.