Melt 2 tbs butter in a heavy bottomed sauce pot over medium heat. Add the shallot and saute until translucent (3 minutes). Add the garlic and saute till aromatic - 30 secs. Add the flour and stir until makes a thick paste with the ingredients in the pan - 30 secs. Cook for another minute.

Gradually and slowly add the chicken broth to the flour mixture and mix well as you add. Once incorporated well, add cayenne pepper. Drain the two cans of green beans and rinse with clear water and drain again. Add the green beans to the sauce pot and stir well. Add the tomatoes to the sauce pot. Once all of the items in the sauce pot have come to temp (about 5-8 minutes) , add the parmesan cheese and stir to melt. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Remove green beans with a slotted spoon onto serving platter and garnish with green onion. If you would like more tips on this recipe or to know more about this recipe, please visit Loaves and Dishes and search for "Carolina Christmas Beans". Additional information is included after the recipe