Green Beans
1 lb. green beans
1/2 C. shallots, chopped
1 C. tomato, diced
4 oz. (1 C.) mushrooms, sliced
2 Tbls. margarine
2 Tbls. olive oil
salt
freshly ground pepper
Remove ends from beans. Leave beans whole or cut crosswise into 1~inch pieces. Place beans in 1 inch salted water (1/2 tsp. salt to 1 C. water). Bring to a boil and cook uncovered for 5 minutes. Cover and cool until tender, 5 to 10 minutes longer. Drain beans. Turn into a warm bowl; set aside. Cook and stir shallots, tomato and mushrooms in margarine and oil until mushroom are tender, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add vegetable mixture to beans and toss.