CITRUSY HARICOTS VERTS

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It doesn't take much to make slender, tender green beans memorable-lemon zest and orange zest warmed in olive oil provide sensational sparkle.

Provided by Lillian Chou

Categories     Holiday 2018     Christmas     Christmas Eve     Side     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Green Bean     Lemon     Citrus     Orange     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lb haricots verts, trimmed
1 tsp grated lemon zest
1 tsp grated orange zest
1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp fresh orange juice

Steps:

  • Cook haricots verts in salted boiling water until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat zests in oil with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add haricots verts and cook, tossing, until heated through. Add lemon and orange juices and toss to coat.
  • Do Ahead
  • Haricots verts, without zests, oil, and juices, can be cooked 1 day ahead and chilled.

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