Charred Haricots Verts with Shallots and Herbs {Vegan} - The Blender Girl

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 teaspoons grapeseed oil
• 4 small shallots, peeled and quartered lengthwise
• 1 pound whole haricots verts
• 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted vegan butter (at room temperature)
• Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted
• 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon Celtic sea salt, plus more to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste