Haricots Verts With Browned Garlic - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 quarts water
2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 1/2 lbs French haricots vert
4 teaspoons butter
1/3 cup thinly sliced garlic (about 1 head)
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Preparation

Bring water and 2 teaspoons salt to a boil in a large pan.
Add in beans; cook 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
Melt butter in a pan over medium heat; add in garlic and shallots; cook 4 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, beans, rosemary, and pepper; cook 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.