Ingredients

1 pound green beans, stem ends removed

Coarse salt and ground pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small head radicchio (7 to 8 ounces), halved lengthwise, cored, and sliced crosswise 1 inch thick

1 shallot, thinly sliced into rings

1 or 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, preferably white

Preparation

In a large skillet, combine beans and 1/2 cup water; season with salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high. Cook until water has evaporated, about 5 minutes.

Add oil, radicchio, and shallot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are crisp-tender and radicchio has wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar, and season with salt and pepper.