Haricot Verts with Browned Garlic

(Adapted from Food.com)

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

Directions:

1. Bring water and 2 teaspoons salt to a boil in a large pan.
2. Add in beans; cook 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
3. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat; add in garlic and shallots; cook 4 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
4. Add ½ teaspoon salt, beans, rosemary, and pepper; cook 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.