Ingredients
salt
1 ¼ lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp shallots, chopped
½ cup black Mediterranean olives, such as Kalamata , pitted and coarsely chopped
freshly ground black pepper
½ cup feta cheese , crumbled
Preparation
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat.
Add green beans and cook uncovered until beans are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
Drain and rinse under cold water.
Drain well.
The green beans can be prepared up to 1 day ahead.
Pat with paper towels.
Wrap in paper towels and store in self-sealing bags in refrigerator.