Active Time

　　30 minutes

　　Total Time

　　30 minutes

Ingredients

　　1/4 cup finely chopped shallot

　　2 tablespoons unsalted butter

　　3/4 lb haricots verts or other thin green beans, trimmed and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces

　　3 cups corn (from about 6 ears)

　　1 teaspoon salt

　　1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lime zest

　　1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice, or to taste

　　Cook shallot in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add beans, corn, and salt and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime zest and lime juice.