Ingredients:

• 1-1/4 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and rinsed
  
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
  
• 2 large shallots (or one small onion,) peeled, halved and thinly sliced
  
• 3 tablespoons pine nuts
  
• 1-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

Directions:

1. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add the beans and cook for about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
   
2. Drain beans and immediately immerse in cold water to instantly stop cooking. Drain in a colandar then gently pat dry.
   
3. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until golden brown. Add pine nuts and cook for about 3 minutes.
   
4. In a medium sized serving bowl, add the beans, tomatoes, shallots and pine nuts then gently toss until combined then serve.