GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON AND OIL

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Make and share this Green Beans With Lemon and Oil recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Beans

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb thin green beans, such as haricots verts, trimmed
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest

Steps:

  • Cook beans in a 5-quart pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain in a colander and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking.
  • Drain and pat dry.
  • Toss beans with oil, salt, and pepper to taste, then toss with lemon juice and half of zest.
  • Serve beans sprinkled with remaining zest.

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