GREEN BEANS WITH HAZELNUTS AND LEMON

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The hazelnuts and lemon zest add a wonderful light touch.

Provided by Cherry Smith

Categories     Vegetables

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 lb fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tsp lemon zest
1/3 c hazelnuts, chopped and toasted
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook beans 3 to 8 minutes or until tender. Drain and place in a large bowl.
  • 2. Add olive oil, lemon zest, hazelnuts, salt and pepper. Beans may be made a day ahead, chilled and covered. Reheat beans, preferable in a microwave.
  • 3. Variations: Use toasted almonds instead of hazelnuts and add some lemon juice to the cooking water. Omit the olive oil and substitute a slightly sweet balsamic drizzle sauce when tossing the beans, hazelnut and zest.

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