French Cut Green Beans with Shallots

1½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed, cut to fit feed tube horizontally 3 large shallots, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces 1½ tablespoons olive oil 6 tablespoons water 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice ¼teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Insert the slicing disc. Place beans horizontally in large feed tube and process using light pressure. Remove and reserve. Insert metal blade. Process shallot until finely chopped, about 5 seconds. Warm oil in a 3-½ quart sauté pan over medium heat. Add chopped shallots and sauté until soft but not browned, about 2 minutes. Add green beans and sauté for 3 – 4 minutes. Add water and reduce heat to low. Cover pan and cook until crisp tender, about 8 – 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add vinegar. Season with pepper and salt. Serve warm.